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Violent and sexual offenders to be confined to zones of 'a few miles' after release from prison

Prisoners jailed for violent and sexual offences may be confined to zones of a few miles when they are released.

Jess Phillips: Prisoner release should be based on 'risk not feelings'

Which prisoners get released early should be based on "risk not feelings", former Home Office minister Jess Phillips has told Sky News.

Scottish Greens MSP criticised over rape 'spectrum' comments

A Scottish Greens MSP has been criticised over their comments about the "demonisation of rape" and how the crime exists on a "spectrum".

Early release of PC Harper's killers under review, Sky News understands

Early prison release policy is still under review as the government considers options available to block the release of PC Andrew Harper's killers, Sky News understands.

Could this key issue reverse the 'Burnham bounce'?

For all the talk of immigration and prisoner releases ending Andy Burnham's honeymoon, there's another row looming for the new prime minister.

Counter terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary probe

Counter terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary that was reported more than a year before she died.

PM intervenes on prisons crisis - and risks mistakes being made

Dividing lines between victim groups, fears about prisons becoming full again by Christmas, and concerns that these changes will lead to "inevitable mistakes" – probably not the intended outcomes of the prime minister's urgent review on early release, but that's the reality.

Widow of PC slams government 'betrayal' as killers remain eligible for early prison release

The widow of PC Andrew Harper, who was killed in the line of duty, has accused Andy Burnham of 'betrayal' after it was revealed that two of her husband's killers remain eligible for early release.

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-andy-burnham-keir-starmer-labour-12593360?postid=12140171#liveblog-body'>Reform UK reports Zack Polanski to police over social media post</a>

<a href='https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-andy-burnham-keir-starmer-labour-12593360?postid=12138539#liveblog-body'>Police 'conducting enquiries' after Polanski shared post appearing to threaten Farage</a>

Prison staff asked to warn of any prison unrest due to delays in releases

The government has asked prison staff to make them aware of any "stability issues" that may develop inside jails after delays to prisoners' early release dates, Sky News understands.

'Disgusting': Police officer's killers may be eligible for early release

Two of the men jailed for killing police officer Andrew Harper after he was dragged down a country road while responding to a burglary may be eligible for early release.