•Burnham faces criticism for maintaining prison capacity at maximum levels. Expert warns of 'big risk' as government reverses early release scheme decisions.
•UK prisons face overcrowding crisis after early release scheme reversal. Officials warn facilities are 'one major event from disaster' following controversial d...
•Governors report alarming reincarceration rates among early-release prisoners. PM Burnham announces October scheme modifications to keep dangerous criminals in...
•50 police leaders urge PM Burnham to prevent early release of PC Harper's killers, citing justice system concerns and public trust issues.
•Victims' families express outrage as early release scheme allows convicted dangerous drivers to leave prison earlier. Justice system questioned.
•Sex offenders and rapists will be permanently barred from early release schemes in England and Wales following new legislation aimed at protecting public safety...
•Andy Burnham pushes to exclude child sexual abuse perpetrators from early release scheme. Urgent government talks weigh exemptions against prison capacity crisi...
•Prisoner early release scheme paused by Andy Burnham could resume this autumn despite probation union concerns over public safety risks and management challenge...
•PM announces comprehensive review of prisoner early release plans after public outcry. Thousands of criminals set for September release amid growing concerns.