Burnham pauses early prison release scheme
The pause comes after 6,000 prisoners were set to qualify for release at halfway points, prompting urgent safety and victim-impact review.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a pause on the early prison release scheme, ordering that no prisoners be released under the policy until an urgent review is completed.
- Earlier this year, the Keir Starmer Government passed the Sentencing Act to enable the early release of 6,000 criminals, aiming to reduce pressure on the overloaded prison system.
- After learning offenders Albert Bowers and Jessie Cole might be released early, Debbie Adlam, mother of Police Constable Andrew Harper, described the plan as an "insult."
- "Keeping the public safe will always be my top priority," Burnham said, confirming he is working with the Justice Secretary to conduct the urgent review.
- Rotherham MP Sarah Champion welcomed the pause, urging The Government to implement exemptions for sex offenders and child abusers, saying, "I'm pleased and relieved that the Prime Minister has paused early release.
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