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Earned Progression Rules Face Scrutiny Over Prisoner Tagging

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 6:18 AM UTC · How we work

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced criticism for proposing early release eligibility for convicted manslaughter offenders.
Justice Secretary Alex Norris apologized to victims after the government repeatedly altered the early-release plan.
The new Earned Progression rules require more released prisoners to wear electronic tags and receive intensive supervision.
Inspector Martin Jones said he is not fully confident the system can cope with increased monitoring.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced criticism for proposing early release eligibility for convicted manslaughter offenders.
Justice Secretary Alex Norris apologized to victims after the government repeatedly altered the early-release plan.
The new Earned Progression rules require more released prisoners to wear electronic tags and receive intensive supervision.
Inspector Martin Jones said he is not fully confident the system can cope with increased monitoring.