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Legislative Push for Prison Reform

Updated 2026-07-27 23:10 UTC 2 sources Negative

Andy Burnham has announced a pause on early release plans amid backlash from survivors and victims. Former MP Andy Burnham is calling for emergency legislation to address the issue.

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NPR

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BBC News

Badenoch calls for emergency legislation to stop early release scheme

Last week Andy Burnham announced he was pausing early release plans for September after backlash from survivors and victims.

2026-07-27 21:54 UTC