Child rapists and terrorists will no longer be automatically released half way through their prison sentence.
Criminals who receive an Extended Determinate Sentence (EDS) - sentences where the offender receives a custodial sentence plus a further extended period of licence - will no longer be released automatically two-thirds of the way into their custodial sentence.
Under the proposals unveiled by the Justice Secretary, these criminals will only be released before the end of their custodial term under strict conditions at the discretion of the independent Parole Board.
Primary legislation, which will be brought forward in the new year, is required for the new changes, which are expected to affect around 600 criminals a year.
Chris Grayling said: "It's outrageous that offenders who commit some truly horrific crimes in this country are automatically released from prison halfway through their custodial sentence, regardless of their behaviour, attitude and engagement in their own rehabilitation.
"We need to teach criminals a lesson; you will be punished for your crime and you must earn your release, it is not an automatic right."
Before the Parole Board releases any criminal they must be convinced they no longer pose a threat to society and that they have engaged with, and continue to engage with, their own rehabilitation.
Unless they address their offending behaviour criminals can expect to serve their entire custodial term in prison.
Changes to automatic half-way release will apply to criminals who receive a determinate sentence for selected offences against children under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, including rape of a child.
They will also apply to a range of terrorism offences including possession of an article for terrorist purposes, inciting terrorism overseas and preparation of terrorist acts.
Last week, Mr Grayling said he was scrapping simple cautions, which do not involve any form of punishment, for serious crimes such as rape, manslaughter and robbery.
Police will no longer use them for sexual offences against children such as child prostitution or pornography, possession of an offensive weapon or supplying class-A drugs, he said.
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