Concerns over early release from prison and probation organisations

The government's plans to release some prisoners early comes under scrutiny from the professional bodies that would have to implement the scheme.

In his six weeks as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has made huge changes to the prisoner early release scheme he inherited - excluding killers and rapists, but major question remain about what happens next

Burnham initially resisted calls to limit the scheme further

Critics say the move, which will keep PC Harper’s killers in jail, leaves number of prison spaces ‘too close to the bone’ PC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain behind bars after a critical intervention by Andy Burnham, but the move has led to warnings that overcrowded prisons will be left “one major event away from di

Anyone convicted of unlawful killing - including manslaughter - won't now be eligible for early release from jail, under changes outlined by the Prime Minister.

North East families 'so happy' after PM's early prison release scheme change | ITV News  ITVX

PC Andrew Harper's mother, Debbie Adlam, has spoken out on Sunday's BBC Breakfast

Criminals responsible for the deaths of Archie York and Maya Chappell will be excluded from plans to shorten some prison sentences, following a Chronicle campaign to keep child killers behind bars

The Prime Minister has announced changes to the early release scheme

Ryan Prosser | Freelance News Reporter Published August 30, 2026 8:13am Updated August 30, 2026 8:20am Andy Burnham has confirmed PC Harper’s killers won’t be eligible for the early release scheme (Picture: Getty Images/AP) PC Andrew Harper’s killers will remain in prison thanks to changes to Labour’s early release sch

Andy Burnham announces anyone convicted of unlawful killing, including manslaughter, will be exempt from early release scheme

Families of those affected by homicide, including Emma Webber, wrote to Justice Secretary Alex Norris to call for all manslaughter to be exempt.

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