Probation union and crime victims had raised doubts over plan to free 6,000 offenders across England and Wales An early release scheme for thousands of prisoners paused by Andy Burnham after an outcry from victims could still take place this autumn, despite warnings by probation officers of poten...
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/burnham-review-of-prison-early-release-causing-chaos-union)