National
Sex Offenders Face Ban From Early Release Scheme in England
UK government announces restrictions preventing rapists and child sex offenders from accessing early release programs, f...
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Criminal Justice
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Society
Prison Recalls Exceed Releases in England and Wales
For the first time, more prisoners were recalled than released in England and Wales during Q1 2026. Recall breaches rose...
National
Families Reject Robert Bush's 20-Year Sentence
Families express outrage over the 20-year sentence given to jailed funeral director Robert Bush, demanding greater accou...
Society
Early Release Scheme for 6,000 Prisoners Moves Forward Despite Concerns
An early prison release plan affecting 6,000 offenders across England and Wales faces scrutiny over public safety risks...
Politics
Burnham Launches Review of Early Criminal Release Plans
PM orders investigation into early release scheme for violent offenders following PC Harper case outcry. Review to asses...
National
Harper Widow Condemns Early Inmate Release Amid Killer Review Plan
Lissie Harper criticises early prisoner release scheme as officials review potential freedom for PC Harper's killers. La...
Society
Gordon Read, Pioneering Chief Probation Officer
Gordon Read, longtime chief probation officer of Devon, has passed away at 89. A visionary leader championing equality a...
Politics
Early Release Plan Vital to Prevent Prison Collapse
David Lammy warns scrapping early release for sex offenders could cause jail capacity crisis in England and Wales by Nov...
World
German Palliative Care Doctor Sentenced to Life for Patient Deaths
A German palliative care physician receives a life sentence for the murder of 15 patients, with authorities suspecting i...
National
New Legal Changes Could Add 10 Years to Domestic Murder Sentences
Proposed legislation aims to increase sentences for domestic killers from 15 to 25 years, strengthening penalties for do...