Rapists and 'serious' child sex offenders will no longer be released early

The Government apologised to the family of Pc Andrew Harper as two of his killers remain eligible for early release.

The UK government has excluded rapists and child sex offenders from early prison release reforms after public outcry. Learn more about the changes.

Carol Higgins managed to secure a conviction against her abuser, Elliot Appleyard in 2019, after fighting with the police and courts for justice (Picture: Andrew McCaren for Metro) A woman who was raped by her own dad throughout her childhood has spoken of her relief as the early release of sexual offenders has been sc

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says offenders will also face tighter community supervision, including new GPS monitoring for rapists to restrict movements

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

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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  itv.com

People jailed for rape, serious child sex offences and grooming will be excluded from the upcoming early release scheme, the government has announced.