It's widely reported that there are fewer than 700 spaces left in men’s jails in England and Wales. It is believed that prisons may reach full capacity before August 1st.
An article in The Times suggests Shabana Mahmood, the new justice secretary, has been presented with a selection of options in order to try and ease the pressure on prisons.
This could be the first time in British history that prisoners are automatically released before they reach the halfway point of their sentence.
The Times reports that an estimated 40,000 inmates could benefit, according to analysis of MoJ figures.
You can read more in The Times.
