Burnham Warned Running Prison Capacity Near Limit Is 'Big Risk' The UK government's decision to scrap its early release scheme has been hailed as a victory for public safety, but the consequences of this move are far from certain.
Andy Burnham's administration now faces the daunting task of managing prison capacity without releasing thousands of non violent offenders.
This decision means that thousands of prisoners will be forced to stay behind bars, adding pressure to an already strained system.