A Hollow Gesture: Burnham's U Turn on Early Release The British government's decision to bar rapists and child sex offenders from its early release scheme has been met with relief by families of victims, but a closer look reveals it's little more than a hollow gesture.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcement was welcomed by those who have suffered at the hands of such offenders, yet thousands of others will still be released early, putting innocent lives at risk.
The revised scheme, which restarts in October after being paused due to public outcry, is a diluted version of the original proposal.