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Burnham reviews prison early release scheme amid PC Andrew Harper

Burnham to Review Prison Early Release Scheme Amid PC Andrew Harper Family Concerns The Prime Minister's decision to review the early release scheme for prisoners has sparked hope among those who have been opposing it.

Andy Burnham's intervention, coming amidst growing unease over releasing serious offenders back into society, is a welcome development.

The Sentencing Act, introduced by David Lammy, aimed to alleviate the overcrowding crisis that threatened to cripple the criminal justice system.

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