England and Wales’ early release program for prisoners is being dramatically reshaped after backlash from victims’ families, with rape and serious child sex offenders now permanently excluded. Originally paused in July amid public outcry — including from Lissie Harper, whose husband was murdered by a convicted offender who may have qualified — the scheme will restart in October with stricter criteria. Offenders serving longer sentences can now be released at halfway point instead of two-thirds, while shorter sentences drop to one-third. The government is also injecting £10 million into victim support, including a new national helpline. Critics argue it’s still not enough, questioning whether domestic abusers are fully covered — though officials say no immediate legal changes are needed, with future reviews possible.
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