Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
Summary
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has started a quick review of cases involving grooming gang offenders who might be freed early under a new government release plan. This comes after concerns were raised that some child sex offenders, including those convicted of indecent assault, could leave prison before completing their sentences.Key Facts
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham ordered a review of grooming gang cases eligible for early release.
- Tory leader Kemi Badenoch raised concerns that child sex offenders might be freed too soon.
- Indecent assault is not currently on the list of crimes excluded from early release.
- Five men convicted of indecent assault in a Bradford grooming case could be freed early.
- The review will identify offenders who might be released but has not confirmed stopping any releases.
- The government plans to release about 5,000 prisoners early to ease jail overcrowding.
- New rules will bar some convicted of rape, serious child sex, and grooming crimes from early release starting October.
- Burnham said excluding more offenders is hard due to prison overcrowding and public safety risks.
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