Following public outcry, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced changes to the early release scheme outlined in the Sentencing Act. These alterations will specifically exclude individuals convicted of manslaughter from being eligible for early release. The decision comes in response to the cases of the men who killed PC Andrew Harper, who were nearing potential release dates. Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham revealed the policy shift during a BBC Breakfast interview. The government aims to address concerns regarding public safety and ensure more stringent consequences for violent crimes. This adjustment seeks to prevent similar situations from occurring in the future, offering a degree of reassurance to the public and the Harper family. The revised scheme will likely face further scrutiny as details emerge.