U.K's most dangerous terror inmates are set to be released on parole next month

LONDON: Some of the United Kingdom's most dangerous terror inmates could be released on parole as early as next month.

Officials revealed that 110 prisoners had served at least two-thirds of their sentence, making them eligible for parole through a potential early release.

According to a spokesperson for the UK parole board, its members have received "rigorous training" in handling terrorism cases, and identifying inmates that could potentially pose a threat if released. Last week, the United Kingdom raised its terror threat level to severe, meaning that an attack is "highly likely".

Among the numerous convicts set for release, they include Britain's youngest Daesh supporter (aged 14) who has been granted lifelong anonymity by the UK High Court, an individual who attempted to join Daesh, and another Briton who attempted to download terror material online.

According to an independent assessment carried out in 2018 by a panel of forensic psychologists, these convicts have "left their terrorist identities behind, and are well on the way to developing a new stable pro-social identity".

If freed, these convicts will likely face tough restrictions, monitoring and even an internet ban, with the Parole Board adding that “Parole reviews are undertaken thoroughly and with extreme care. Protecting the public is our number one priority.”