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Early release scheme could still see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn

BBC News reaches for "scheme" where Daily Mail UK stays flat.

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What happened Dangerous criminals could still be freed under the prime minister's early release scheme, shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy has told the BBC.
The headline split The center frames it as "Early release scheme could still see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn". The right frames it as "MORE dangerous criminals to be released early: Stalkers and abusers on 'indefinite' sente...".
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CenterEarly release scheme could still see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn

BBC News · Center · News report

Right / center-rightMORE dangerous criminals to be released early: Stalkers and abusers on 'indefinite' sentences up for release, as Labour minister...

Daily Mail UK · Right · News report

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BBC NewsNews report · Aug 31, 7:59 AM

Early release scheme could still see dangerous criminals released, Conservatives warn

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Dangerous criminals could still be freed under the prime minister's early release scheme, shadow justice secretary Nick Timothy has told the BBC.

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Daily Mail UKNews report · Aug 31, 7:18 AM

MORE dangerous criminals to be released early: Stalkers and abusers on 'indefinite' sentences up for release, as Labour minister tells Mail that Burnham 'is not focused on risk'

The Prime Minister is facing a new backlash after changing the policy to keep PC Andrew Harper's killers behind bars.

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