Should sex offenders be let out early under prison release programme? VOTE NOW

8 comments8A CONTROVERSIAL sentencing shake-up means rapists, sex offenders and killers are to be released from jail early. Hundreds of convicts will be let loose come September following the government’s plan to battle an overcrowding crisis in Britain’s prisons. New Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has apologised for joking about the controversial scheme Deborah Adlam, the mother of PC Andrew Harper, has launched campaigns for tougher punishments for those who kill police officers Credit: PA Advertisement Under Labour’s Sentencing Act, some violent and sexual offenders will be eligible for release after serving half of their sentence rather than the current two-thirds. The scheme has been heavily criticised with the mother of PC Andrew Harper branding it an “insult beyond words” following the expected early release of her son’s killers who dragged the 28-year-old more than a mile along country roads when his ankles got caught in a towrope loop. Sign up for the Politics newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. Amid concerns over public safety, Wes Streeting and Shabana Mahmood were caught yesterday on a hot mic joking about the scheme, with Streeting saying: “He wants to let them all out.” Do you think sex offenders should be allowed out of prison early? Have your say in our exclusive poll and offer your thoughts on the form below for the chance to win a £100 voucher. Read More in news NO JUSTICE PC Andrew Harper killers 'set for early release' as mum 'insulted beyond words' STARMING OUT Boozy karaoke, tearful aides & Keir T-shirts - inside Starmer's pub send-off Love to debate? Join Sun Club for just £1.99 a month for the boldest opinion on the issues shaping Britain. 8 comments8