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Government defends its prisoner early release scheme

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As the government prepares to introduce legislation, allowing the early release of some prisoners on indefinite sentences - known as IPPs - we'll examine the justice of that decision.. and the challenges it could present. Also on the programme: the New York Metropolitan Museum cancels a celebration of John Galliano and Lionel Messi hangs up his international boots.
31 Aug 5PM English United Kingdom TV & Film

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