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  1. Andy Burnham has been appointed as the Justice Secretary by the new Prime Minister.
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  3. A Parliamentary Secretary in the Cabinet Office is reviewing the early release scheme for UK jails.

Andy Burnham led an urgent review of prisoner release schemes.

25 reports, 8 independent Updated Sep 1
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Andy Burnham led an urgent review of prisoner release schemes.

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  1. Government takes steps to address prison overcrowding following Burnham's comments.1 source
  2. A policy debate was held regarding the early release scheme involving Andy Burnham and Alex Davies-Jones.Sub-event
  3. Albert Bowers must manage offenders' early release schemes starting from August 1st.Sub-event
  4. Andy Burnham discussed prison policy with a TV personality.Sub-event
  5. Andy Burnham is seeking to block prisoner releases, involving the Probation Service in England.Sub-event
  6. Decisions are being made regarding the early release of prisoners.1 source
  7. Underinvestment has led to a severe prison capacity crisis, highlighting the consequences of current policy.Sub-event
  8. Nick Timothy criticized Andy Burnham regarding the prisoner release scheme.1 source
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  1. Victim campaigning resulted in policy changes concerning early release schemes.1 source
  2. Intervention to ease critical prison overcrowding.1 source
  3. Burnham took the lead on the urgent review of prisoner release schemes.1 source

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