Burnham’s choice: uphold the law or rip up the rule book

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James O'Brien reacts as Andy Burnham stirs up a political row with a review of early release plans for criminals. The Prime Minister has banned rapists, child sex offenders and groomers from being eligible for early release under plans to help alleviate prison overcrowding. Mr Burnham announced the changes to the Sentencing Act after a public outcry over the potential release of dangerous abusers after just a third of their jail term was served. The PM paused the scheme in July, after victims spoke out about their fears over the release. Listen to the full show on the all-new LBC App: https://app.af.lbc.co.uk/btnc/thenewlbcapp #jamesobrien #andyburnham #prison #crime #ukpolitics #LBC LBC is the home of live debate around news and current affairs in the UK. Join in the conversation and listen at https://www.lbc.co.uk/ Sign up to LBC’s weekly newsletter here: https://l-bc.co/signup

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