ANDY Burnham will pause a controversial early release scheme that could have seen two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers freed within weeks.
The Prime Minister ordered an urgent review on Thursday and paused the changes that had been due to come into force in September after a furious backlash from victims’ families.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham Credit: EPA
It means no prisoners will be released under the policy until ministers have completed the review.
Mr Burnham said: “Keeping the public safe will always be my top priority.
“I am working closely with the new Justice Secretary and have instructed my team to put a pause on the changes that were due to start in September.
“No prisoners will be let out under this policy until we have conducted an urgent review and done everything we can to minimise risk to the public.
“Where changes are needed, we will not hesitate to make them.”
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