Andy Burnham 'personally intervenes' after fears Bradford grooming gang could be released early due to loophole

Some 5,000 people are expected to be released early under sentencing changes, after ministers excluded rapists and “serious” child sex offenders.

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch described the move as another "u-turn"

Andy Burnham accused of grooming gangs ‘shambles’ as PM launches early release review  GB News

Government ‘urgently’ identifying men convicted in historic cases who could be freed in scheme loophole UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham’s government is “urgently” identifying any grooming gang perpetrators who may still be eligible for early prison release after concerns were raised about a potential l

The announcement of the review comes after the Tory leader raised concerns that child sex offenders could leave jail early.

Andy Burnham announced earlier this week that criminals convicted of rape, serious child sex offences and grooming would no longer be included in the scheme.

Daejuan Campbell with his mum Jodian Taylor (left). Marko Balaz (right) was jailed for manslaughter A gang member who killed a teenage boy as part of a ‘pathetic rivalry’ is eligible for early release after serving a year of his sentence. Marko Balaz, 19, was jailed for 11 years in October for being involved in the kil