Woman raped by dad ‘cries tears of relief’ as early release for sex offenders scrapped

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 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

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