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Burnham orders review of grooming gang early releases
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham ordered a review of early release decisions for individuals convicted in grooming gang cases. The order followed concerns raised by Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch about child sex offenders potentially being released before completing their sentences. No details about the scope or timeline of the review were provided in the announcement.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cg5lm3evpzzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
