Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reviewing plans for the early release of thousands of serious offenders, including killers and rapists, following outrage from PC Andrew Harper's family. The move, aimed at easing prison overcrowding, faces warnings from reform groups about potential criminal justice system collapse.
Prime minister Andy Burnham announced a review of plans to release approximately 6,000 offenders, including killers and rapists, early from jail in September. The decision follows a backlash from victims' families and campaigners, who raised concerns about public safety and the impact on victims, despite the policy aiming to address prison overcrowding.
Justice Secretary David Lammy stated that opponents of early prison release for offenders lack solutions to prevent a criminal justice system collapse. Over 5,000 prisoners, including rapists and sex offenders, are set for early release from September due to impending capacity issues in England and Wales.
Derryn Hinch, the "human headline" known for his outspoken journalism and political career, has died at 82. Hinch, who served as a senator, was twice jailed for naming sex offenders and had a career marked by controversy, health battles, and a rags-to-riches story.
A bodyguard from Lyon faces trial for allegedly sedating and raping his partner, with investigators finding contact with Dominique Pelicot, a convicted sex offender known for drugging and raping his wife. The bodyguard is accused of seeking Pelicot's 'experience'.
Jess Phillips criticizes lenient sentences for teenage boys convicted of rape and sexual assault, calling for a review of sentencing guidelines to prioritize victim safety over perpetrator rehabilitation.
