Quote Originally Posted by js207 View Post
That's a little different, then - but they already get a one-third discount, as I understand it.
Not in England its not automatic any more, they have to earn it and prove that they have changed for the better.
Quote Originally Posted by js207 View Post
A better place for that, surely, would be a parole hearing? Impose the full sentence - then, if the inmate participates fully in some process which might reduce reoffending, then let them out earlier. In effect, suspending part of their sentence, so if they do reoffend they have to serve that time as well.
Good point, but we are talking about Money now because Parole boards cost money. These people dont come cheep and it is for that reason they are only used for Major crimes.

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