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‘He should not be coming out of prison’ - survivor on news abuser may be released early

'I've been terrorised all my childhood by this man, and he's going to be back out in society?'
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As part of government reforms aimed at combating prison overcrowding, jail sentences could be reduced by over half for all but those serving extended or life sentences.
Carol Higgins, who was repeatedly raped by her father, speaks to Channel 4 News after receiving a letter saying her attacker may be released early under the scheme.
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