Government Unable to Block Early Release of PC Andrew Harper's Killers
Despite calls from the Prime Minister and others, Downing Street has confirmed it cannot legally prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers. Efforts to change the scheme to block their release have been unsuccessful.
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What could Andy Burnham do to block early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers?
Outcry against policy is seen as PM’s first big test since taking over at No 10, but his options are limited PM urged not to change scheme to stop PC Andrew Harper killers’ early release Andy Burnham is said to be exploring “every option” to block the early release from prison of the killers of PC Andrew Harper under plans to alleviate the prison overcrowding crisis, amid public concern that they could be back on the streets next year. As he faces what is being seen as his first big test si...
By Haroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent
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Downing Street has said it is “not possible” to exempt “one or two offenders” convicted of manslaughter from early release amid pressure over the eligibility of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers to be freed from prison from January.
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