It's been paused - but now the Conservatives want Andy Burnham to officially scrap the early release of hundreds of prisoners to ease overcrowding.
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It’s been paused – but now the Conservatives want Andy Burnham to officially scrap the early release of hundreds of prisoners to ease overcrowding.
The new prime minister took the decision to review the scheme, enacted by Keir Starmer’s government, after complaints from victims and survivors. Joined by victims at a press conference, Kemi Badenoch said only emergency legislation could keep violent offenders inside.
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