Sentencing Act 2026

West Midlands Police

West Midlands Police Chief Addresses Concerns Over Early Prisoner Releases

The new Chief Constable of West Midlands Police has sought to ease public worries regarding the introduction of government legislation permitting earlier release for certain prisoners. Coming into effect on 1 October under …

By Abbie Brown · Thursday 1 October 2026 · 2 min read

Domestic Violence

Birmingham man labelled ‘high risk’ to partners released under new law

Connor Hall, a man from Stechford, Birmingham, who assaulted his former partner on two occasions, has been released under the provisions of the Sentencing Act 2026. Despite assessments identifying him as a ‘high risk’ to …

By Rebecca Duffy · Wednesday 30 September 2026 · 1 min read