I here on the news that she was hospitalised about a fortnight ago after a suicide attempt thus "safe and well" has been used because she was described as being in "a vulnerable state" when she went missing.
Not that I give a toss for her welfare but I guess the authorities are fully aware that every apparent "Flog 'em or Hang 'em" nuance perceived on their part will be pounced upon by the sandal wearing do-good brigade so they bend over backwards to demonstrate their concern for her "human rights".
Political Correctness rules it seems.
Quite why anyone in a "vulnerable state" should be deemed fit to be allowed out for a day, unaccompanied, is a question still to be answered. Closest to an explanation I have heard today is that since she would be eligible for release in 2012 then moving her to an open prison and allowing day release is "normal preparation for parole" ~ which IMHO is utter bollox.