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Violent Crime · GreenwichMarko Balaz eligible for early release after Woolwich killing
Marko Balaz, convicted of the manslaughter of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich, is eligible for early release under the Sentencing Act 2026. The mother of the teenager expressed distress after receiving notification from the Probation Service regarding the change in law.
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Woolwich manslaughterer faces early release under new law
A man convicted of manslaughter for his role in the killing of 15-year-old Daejaun Campbell in Woolwich could be released early under new legislation. The victim's mother received notification of the potential change via email, expressing deep distress.
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LatestBurnham exempts 1,000 prisoners from early release scheme including sex offenders
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has excluded around 1,000 prisoners, including those convicted of rape and child sex offences, from early release under the Sentencing Act 2026. The scheme, aimed at easing prison overcrowding, will now affect 5,000 offenders over 10 months, down from 6,000.
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