A mother whose partner murdered her toddler is reportedly set to be released from prison after serving just three years, under an early-release scheme introduced by the Labour government. The case has reignited criticism of sentencing policy, with concerns that offenders convicted in connection with child deaths are being freed after serving only a fraction of their original terms.

The woman was convicted of allowing the death of her child, who was killed by her partner, and was jailed as a result. Her anticipated early release has drawn condemnation from campaigners and critics of the government's approach to prison capacity, who argue such schemes risk undermining justice for victims of child abuse and homicide.