News · 5 August 2026

Justice Secretary apologises over early prisoner release scheme

Justice Secretary Alex Norris has apologised to families affected by the early release scheme, saying they were "carrying the can from previous failures". The scheme, which will see up to 5,000 prisoners released from October, was paused last month after a backlash from survivors. While rapists and child sex offenders are now excluded, killers and domestic abusers remain eligible for early release.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 August 2026 at 6:32

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