What could happen to prisoner early release scheme now PM has paused it?
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused a new early prisoner release plan in England and Wales after concerns were raised about public safety. The plan, part of a law coming in September, would have allowed around 6,000 prisoners to be freed earlier to ease overcrowded jails, but the government will now review the policy first.Key Facts
- The early release plan would let prisoners leave jail after serving one-third of their sentence instead of half.
- This change is meant to reduce overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales.
- About 6,000 prisoners could benefit from being released earlier starting September 2.
- Prisoners released early will be monitored in the community and must show they are improving (rehabilitating).
- The prime minister paused the plan following public concerns, including objections from the widow of PC Andrew Harper.
- PC Andrew Harper was killed in 2019 during a police chase involving teenage suspects.
- The killers were sentenced to prison but could have been released earlier under the new early release rules.
- A full review will be conducted before any prisoners are released under the new scheme to ensure public safety.
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