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"Michael Howard has called for commonsense and honesty in sentencing through the introduction of US-style minimum sentences and an increase in the number of prisons.
The Conservatives vowed on Monday to scrap the early release scheme 'charade' which they claim allow criminals to reoffend at a time when they should be in prison.
In a speech in Darlington, the Tory leader detailed the Tories' tough line on law and order and pledged to increase prison capacity."
