Stop Groomers Being Released Early From Prison, Government Told

Stop groomers being released early from prison, Government told

In a move that could affect many Bradford prisoners, Kemi Badenoch has urged the Government to amend the Sentencing Bill to prevent the early…

Grooming gangs victim told perpetrator might be released early

Several victims of sexual abuse have told this programme of their despair, after being informed by the Ministry of Justice that their perpetrators might be eligible for early release. It's part of the government's prison reforms, aimed at combating overcrowding.

Grooming gang survivor's fury as rapists and paedophiles to be let out early

Grooming gang survivor Fiona Goddard blasted Labour's sentencing reforms, warning "everyone" in the UK is being put in more danger.

Bradford grooming gang survivor is told her own abusers might be let out of jail early

A grooming gang victim has expressed her anger after she was warned that her Bradford abusers might be up for early release.Fiona Goddard was informed this week about how her perpetrators might benefit from upcoming changes, sparking anger and dismay.In 2019, seven men were convicted of grooming and sex abuse crimes against several child victims, which included Fiona.Her distress and concern has led to an intervention from the shadow justice sec…

Badenoch says grooming gang criminals should not be eligible for early release

Dave Clark, Press Association Kemi Badenoch has urged the Government to amend the Sentencing Bill to prevent the early release of anyone involved in grooming gangs. Writing in The Express, Mrs Badenoch said that sentences for grooming gang perpetrators were, “in too many cases… far too short” and that early releases risked “a terrible experience […]