Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Conservatives are demanding that Andy Burnham introduce emergency legislation to halt the early release of serious offenders, including convicted paedophiles and rapists, from prison. A scheme allowing some inmates to be released after serving a third of their sentence was recently paused by the Prime Minister, following concerns raised by the family of police officer Andrew Harper. This policy, introduced to ease prison overcrowding, could see approximately 6,000 offenders released in September, drawing widespread criticism over the potential release of dangerous individuals. Andy Burnham has stated that no prisoners will be released under this policy until an urgent review is conducted, with a report expected within "the coming days and weeks". However, the Conservatives argue that a review is insufficient and a change in law is necessary, while Labour defends its actions and criticises the Conservatives' record on prison capacity. In fullTories demand Andy Burnham make emergency legislation to stop early prison releasesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Tories urge Burnham to halt early release of dangerous prisoners
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Conservatives are demanding that Andy Burnham introduce emergency legislation to halt the early release of serious offenders, including convicted paedophiles and rapists, from prison. A scheme allowing some inmates to be released after serving a third of their sentence was recently paused by the Prime Minister, following concerns raised by the family of police officer Andrew Harper. This policy, introduced to ease prison overcrowding, could see approximately 6,000 offenders released in September, drawing widespread criticism over the potential release of dangerous individuals. Andy Burnham has stated that no prisoners will be released under this policy until an urgent review is conducted, with a report expected within "the coming days and weeks". However, the Conservatives argue that a review is insufficient and a change in law is necessary, while Labour defends its actions and criticises the Conservatives' record on prison capacity. In fullTories demand Andy Burnham make emergency legislation to stop early prison releasesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
