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Conservatives Slam Labour's Early Release Plan as Dangerous

10/30/2025

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The Conservatives argue Labour's early release program endangers public safety by releasing violent offenders.
Kieran Mullan, the Conservative Shadow Justice Minister, condemns Labour's praise for deporting Hadush Kebatu, a convicted sex offender.
Labour backs a new Sentencing Bill intended to ease prison overcrowding.
Critics say the Bill offers minimal exclusions for serious crimes and risks hypocrisy.

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The Conservatives argue Labour's early release program endangers public safety by releasing violent offenders.
Kieran Mullan, the Conservative Shadow Justice Minister, condemns Labour's praise for deporting Hadush Kebatu, a convicted sex offender.
Labour backs a new Sentencing Bill intended to ease prison overcrowding.
Critics say the Bill offers minimal exclusions for serious crimes and risks hypocrisy.