00:00Archie York died when a house explosion destroyed his family home in Benwell in October 2024
00:06after an illegal cannabis lab blew up in a flat below.
00:10Now his mother, Catherine Errington, says she is angry after learning the man jailed for manslaughter
00:16could be considered for earlier release.
00:18Rhys Gilbraith received a 14-year sentence and officials will confirm in August
00:23whether he qualifies for early release under sentencing changes.
00:27The Ministry of Justice says reforms are needed because prisons face severe pressure.
00:32It says tagging and stronger supervision would help protect the public after release
00:37while some serious offenders remain excluded from the scheme.
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