Burnham Scrambles to Close Rape Gang Early Release Loophole

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The early release scheme in question is a policy aimed at reducing prison populations, but its application to certain offenders has raised concerns about public safety. Rape gang cases have been particularly high-profile in recent years, with many calling for tougher sentencing and stricter release conditions for those convicted of such crimes. The Ministry of Justice's review of paper records is likely a response to these concerns, as well as the reported oversight that allowed some rape gang offenders to be considered for early release.

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Burnham Scrambles to Close Rape Gang Early Release Loophole

Andy Burnham has ordered the Ministry of Justice to comb through paper records to exclude any rape gang offenders from walking free from prison early, after The Times reported some were inexplicably not excluded from the early release scheme. The ‘Roll-Royce’ British state in action… Burnham announced on Tuesday that anyone convicted of rape, serious…