Burnham warned running prison capacity near limit is ‘big risk’
About 5,000 prisoners were due to be released early from October under the plans. Photograph: Ian Waldie/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAbout 5,000 prisoners were due to be released early from October under the plans. Photograph: Anna Gordon/The GuardianHe also said it would be “irresponsible” to release prisoners serving indefinite jail terms, which Burnham has pledged to abolish.
- ▪About 5,000 prisoners were due to be released early from October under the plans.
- ▪Photograph: Ian Waldie/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAbout 5,000 prisoners were due to be released early from October under the plans.
- ▪Photograph: Anna Gordon/The GuardianHe also said it would be “irresponsible” to release prisoners serving indefinite jail terms, which Burnham has pledged to abolish.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/sep/01/burnham-warned-running-prison-capacity-near-limit-is-big-risk |
| Publication time | Tue, 01 Sep 2026 05:00:45 GMT |
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About 5,000 prisoners were due to be released early from October under the plans. Photograph: Ian Waldie/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAbout 5,000 prisoners were due to be released early from October under the plans. Photograph: Ian Waldie/Getty ImagesPrisons and probationBurnham warned running prison capacity near limit is ‘big risk’U-turn on early release scheme will create ‘stresses and strains’ on prison system, says former justice secretaryBen Quinn Political CorrespondentTue 1 Sep 2026 01.00 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndy Burnham is taking a “big risk” by seeking to continue running prison capacity to the limit, according to the former justice secretary appointed by Keir Starmer to oversee a review of sentencing.As parliament resumes on Tuesday, the government will…
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