Boris Johnson seeks to keep 'dangerous criminals' in jail for longer with sentencing review

Current law means offenders are automatically released on licence half way through sentences

During the Conservative leadership campaign, Mr Johnson called for offenders given prison sentences of 14 years or more to remain inside for the entire term.

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