PC Harper widow 'won't give up' early release fight
Summary
The widow of Police Constable Andrew Harper is campaigning against the early release of his killers from prison. The government plans to allow some prisoners, including those convicted of manslaughter, to be released early to ease prison overcrowding, but this has caused concern and a petition to keep the killers behind bars.Key Facts
- PC Andrew Harper died in 2019 after being dragged by a car during a quad bike theft incident.
- Three teenagers were convicted for his manslaughter; two received 13-year sentences, and one got 16 years.
- Under new government plans, two of the killers could be released next year after serving half their sentences.
- The Justice Secretary said the early release plan aims to prevent prison overcrowding.
- Prisoners convicted of rape, grooming, and serious child sex offences are excluded from early release, but manslaughter offenders are not.
- A petition to keep Harper’s killers in prison has over 423,800 signatures.
- Harper's widow and others argue that early release is unfair and undermines justice.
- The government says released prisoners will have strict controls and victims will be consulted.
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