Why early prison release scheme is an increasing burden for Burnham

<a href=' https://podfollow.com/thisiswhy'>👉Listen to This Is Why on your podcast app👈</a> <p>You do the crime, you do the time… or a third of it under the early release scheme.</p><p>The scheme has been controversial since it was first introduced two years ago - but public anger has been reignited over the scheduled release of two men convicted of killing PC Andrew Harper.</p><p>Prime Minister Andy Burnham is now under huge pressure to ensure they remain behind bars - but is there anything he can actually do? And why was this scheme introduced in the first place?</p><p>Niall Paterson is joined by home affairs commentator and former adviser to Yvette Cooper, Danny Shaw.</p><p>Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p>