# Burnham to push for keeping child rapists jailed as release talks conclude

Andy Burnham is prioritizing keeping child rapists behind bars as negotiations over a release scheme enter their final day. The talks concern how dangerous offenders are handled, and Burnham's stance reflects growing public concern over public safety and early offender release.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/02/andy-burnham-child-rapists-prison-release-scheme-talks) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:27:51 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/04/fewer-prisoners-early-release-burnham-tightens-rules) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 08:16:11 GMT