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Government Changes Early Release Scheme

Updated 2026-08-30 18:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

Following PM Andy Burnham's announcement, governors report that prisoners freed early are rapidly returning to jail. The changes affect the upcoming release scheme for PC Harper’s killers.

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Prisoners freed early are returning to jail at rapid rate, governors tell BBC

PM Andy Burnham on Sunday announced changes to the next early release scheme - scheduled to start in October - which mean PC Harper's killers will stay in jail.

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