# Early release prisoners facing street homelessness, probation staff warn

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-11-07T07:00:06+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/nov/07/early-release-prisoners-street-homelessness-england
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/early-release-prisoners-facing-street-homelessness-probation-staff-war-9d164e/

Charities say situation exposes ‘fatal flaw’ in Andy Burnham’s plan to end rough sleeping in England by Christmas In just four days James is facing the prospect of sleeping on the street. He was released from prison in August and given temporary probation accommodation in Somerset, but that is about to expire and he has nowhere to go. “It is scary,” the 37-year-old said. “I am not asking for speci

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