Early release scheme could still see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn

Burnham’s race to empty cells risks filling streets with hardened criminals

When Andy Burnham took over as Prime Minister, officials in the Ministry of Justice gave him a stark warning.

Conservatives warn dangerous criminals could be released under UK's early-release scheme

Opposition criticizes plans to release some prisoners serving indefinite sentences as government seeks to ease overcrowding

Early release scheme could still see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn

Dangerous criminals could still be freed under the prime minister's early release scheme, shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy has told the BBC.