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National
Conservatives Commit to Build 50,000 New Prison Spaces
The Conservative Party pledges to construct 50,000 new prison places to prevent early prisoner releases and reduce crime rates significantly.
Society
UK Early Release Plan Cut by 1,000 Prisoners Over New Restrictions
Justice Secretary Alex Norris reduces early prisoner release scheme by 1,000 due to exclusions for rape and child offences. 5,000 prisoners to be released inste...
Society
Sexual Offenders Excluded From Early Prison Release Scheme
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces rapists and child abusers will be barred from early release. Prisoner release delayed to October to address overcrowding c...
National
PM Halts Early Prisoner Release Plan Pending Safety Review
Burnham pauses early prisoner release scheme until September review completed. PM confirms no inmates discharged until comprehensive assessment conducted.
National
PC Harper Killer Early Release Sparks Widow's Outrage
Lissie Harper condemns early prisoner release plan as Andy Burnham pledges scheme review following PC Harper killer release reports.