Imtiaz Mahmood(@ImtiazMadmood):Prime Minister Andy Burnham has frozen the controversial early prison release scheme following widespread outrage. This reversal comes after reports that two of PC Andrew Harper's killers could walk free under the policy. The move highlights immense public pressure and government backtracking on a plan that risked releasing serious offenders onto Britain's streets. Critics argue this scheme was a betrayal of victims and a threat to public safety.

2026.07.24 13:01

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has frozen the controversial early prison release scheme following widespread outrage. This reversal comes after reports that two of PC Andrew Harper's killers could walk free under the policy. The move highlights immense public pressure and government backtracking on a plan that risked releasing serious offenders onto Britain's streets. Critics argue this scheme was a betrayal of victims and a threat to public safety.