LONDON - British Home Secretary Michael Howard last night suspended any further releases of prisoners serving consecutive sentences, claiming the law on the subject was not clear. The courts should rule on the matter, he said.
Jail releases suspended
LONDON - British Home Secretary Michael Howard last night suspended any further releases of prisoners serving consecutive sentences…
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