How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?
If the prisons get completely full, courts will not be able to sentence murderers, rapists and other violent offenders. Generally, they have been convicted of less violent crimes than male prisoners, and are often victims of domestic abuse, or have substance abuse problems. In theory, more than 2,000 women in prison for non-violent crimes could be released.The former Prisons Minister Lord Timpson had long argued that there could be far fewer female prisoners.
- ▪If the prisons get completely full, courts will not be able to sentence murderers, rapists and other violent offenders.
- ▪Generally, they have been convicted of less violent crimes than male prisoners, and are often victims of domestic abuse, or have substance abuse problems.
- ▪In theory, more than 2,000 women in prison for non-violent crimes could be released.The former Prisons Minister Lord Timpson had long argued that there could be far fewer female prisoners.
4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 28 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Burnham 'confident' early release of PC Harper's killers can be halted — BBC News — Politics
- ▪ What could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers? — The Guardian — UK
- ▪ PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release — The Guardian — World
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How can Andy Burnham stop PC Harper's killers being released early?Image source, Family handoutImage caption, PC Harper was killed on duty in 2019, just four weeks after getting marriedByDaniel SandfordUK correspondentPublished11 minutes agoJust three weeks after becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham is already unpicking a key piece of legislation passed under his predecessor Sir Keir Starmer.The Sentencing Act 2026 was designed to produce a semi-permanent solution to the prisons overcrowding crisis, by releasing large numbers of prisoners earlier than had been previously planned.After ordering a review, Burnham announced that he would exclude most rapists, child sex offenders and members of grooming gangs from the legislation.But that left many people convicted of manslaughter still…
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