Don’t free domestic abusers from jail early, Andy Burnham urged
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- By The Times
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Advocacy organizations are pushing back against early release programs that would reduce sentences for domestic violence offenders. Campaigners argue these perpetrators pose exceptional risks to their intimate partners and should serve full terms, allowing victims critical time to develop safety plans and escape dangerous situations. The debate highlights concerns about balancing criminal justice reform with victim protection.
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