Burnham's Early Release Plan Hits a Roadblock Probation staff have voted overwhelmingly to strike in a move that deals a significant blow to Andy Burnham's plans for early prisoner releases.
The vote by members of the National Association of Probation Officers (Napo) is a direct challenge to Burnham's proposals, which critics argue are rushed and ill conceived.
The union has long been critical of the early release scheme, citing concerns about its impact on public confidence in the justice system.