Victims’ families call for all manslaughter to be excluded from early release
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By Evening Standard
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In brief
Advocacy groups representing homicide victims are intensifying their campaign to strengthen criminal justice policies. Led by prominent cases like Emma Webber's family, these organizations are pressing Justice Secretary Alex Norris to implement comprehensive legislative reforms that would prevent individuals convicted of manslaughter from accessing early release programs. This petition reflects growing public concern about sentencing practices and victim protection within the UK penal system.
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Victims’ families call for all manslaughter to be excluded from early release
Families of those affected by homicide, including Emma Webber, wrote to Justice Secretary Alex Norris to call for all manslaughter to be exempt.
