Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day

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The UK's prison system has been facing significant capacity pressures, prompting the government to consider early release schemes for certain offenders. The decision on which prisoners to exempt from early release is complex, requiring a balance between public safety and the need to manage prison populations. The involvement of victims' representatives and support services in the talks reflects the sensitivity and potential impact of the government's decision on those affected by serious crimes.

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Burnham to focus on keeping child rapists in prison as release scheme talks enter final day

Review goes down to the wire after ministers speak with victims’ representatives and support services Andy Burnham is focused on preventing the release of child sexual abuse perpetrators as part of the government’s early release scheme, as urgent talks on which serious criminals could be exempted go down to the wire. Government ministers are understood to have 24 hours to assess which criminals can be released early …