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Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme
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The UK government has announced that prisoners convicted of rape and serious child sex offenses will be excluded from the upcoming early release scheme. This decision follows public backlash and concerns regarding the safety of victims.
Image source, PA Media By Olivia Ireland and Sima Kotecha , Senior UK Correspondent Published 3 August 2026, 22:30 BST Updated 8 minutes ago Prisoners who committed rape, grooming, and serious child sex offences will be excluded from the forthcoming early release scheme for England and Wales, the government has said.
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