Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme

The widow of PC Andrew Harper says it is "disgusting" her husband's killers remain eligible for the scheme in England and Wales.

PM said he ‘wanted to go even further’ but that it would not be possible without the prison system collapsing

Andy Burnham will also delay release of thousands of prisoners across England and Wales a month, until October Rapists, child sexual abusers and groomers will be excluded from early release plans to ease critical prison overcrowding in a major intervention by Andy Burnham. The prime minister said on Tuesday that he wil

Prime minister insists ‘Keeping the public safe is my top priority’ after campaigners raised concerns

The scheme will also be delayed until October to give probation staff time to plan for releases.

The scheme will also be delayed until October to give probation staff time to plan for releases.

Burnham blocks early prison release for rapists and serious child sex offenders  ITVX

Early release scheme will mean 'cuts to neighbourhood patrols', police chief warns  lbc.co.uk

Rapists face ban from Labour’s early prison release scheme  GB News

Jason Hoganson, who starred in the 1987 cult film Empire State, was one of hundreds of prisoners released early in a bid to cut jail overcrowding

Jason Hoganson, who had a leading role in the 1987 cult film Empire State, was one of hundreds of prisoners released early in a bid to cut jail overcrowding before his death

Carol Higgins was sexually abused by her father, Elliot Appleyard when she was 13 years old.

The Conservative leader said that victims had to endure life sentences while perpetrators were let out early.