We spoke to Mark Fairhurst, Chair of the Prison Officers’ Association, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to review the early prison release plans.
22 Jul 2026
Matt Frei
Europe Editor and Presenter
We spoke to Mark Fairhurst, Chair of the Prison Officers’ Association, after Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to review the early prison release plans.
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