The British government triggered emergency measures to release some criminals from prisons early and to delay the start of certain court hearings to prevent overcrowding in jails. The prison population in England and Wales has doubled in the last 30 years as a result of longer criminal sentences and a tougher approach to violent and drug-related crime. A spokesperson for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the early release would only apply to prisoners at the end of their sentences and they would be under strict supervision, including electronic tags.
The New Yorker article which questions the evidence used to convict Letby is blocked in the UK.
Dynatrace reported fiscal Q4 earnings and revenue that met Wall Street targets. The company announced a $500 million buyback for Dynatrace stock.