Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced changes to the early prison release scheme in England and Wales. The Daily Mirror reports that those convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the scheme, a decision it describes as "justice for loved ones" and a "relief" for victims' families.
However, the Daily Mail suggests that releasing some inmates serving indefinite sentences could mean the government allowing "more dangerous criminals" onto the streets. The Guardian highlights warnings that these plans could trigger further overcrowding in prisons, potentially leaving them "one major event from disaster".
Separately, a group of postmasters affected by the Post Office IT scandal, involving the faulty Capture system, have called on the Prime Minister to accelerate the process of quashing their criminal convictions and paying compensation. The government has stated it is working to deliver for them as soon as possible.