Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime minister Andy Burnham has announced a comprehensive review of the previous government's early release scheme for prisoners. This review comes in response to widespread public outrage and concerns from PC Andrew Harper's mother regarding the potential early release of two individuals involved in her son's killing. PC Harper tragically died in August 2019 after being dragged by a car during a quad bike theft; while the driver is not eligible for automatic release, two passengers could be considered for early release. Burnham stated he would meticulously examine the policy with the justice secretary, acknowledging the existing pressure on prison places but assuring a thorough review before any further progression of the scheme. Defence secretary Wes Streeting issued an apology after a video surfaced showing him joking about the new justice secretary Alex Norris wanting to 'let them all out,' a remark which Burnham later condemned as 'not acceptable'. In fullAndy Burnham to conduct review into prisoner early release scheme amid PC Harper backlashMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Early prison release scheme review after outrage over Pc Harper’s killers
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePrime minister Andy Burnham has announced a comprehensive review of the previous government's early release scheme for prisoners. This review comes in response to widespread public outrage and concerns from PC Andrew Harper's mother regarding the potential early release of two individuals involved in her son's killing. PC Harper tragically died in August 2019 after being dragged by a car during a quad bike theft; while the driver is not eligible for automatic release, two passengers could be considered for early release. Burnham stated he would meticulously examine the policy with the justice secretary, acknowledging the existing pressure on prison places but assuring a thorough review before any further progression of the scheme. Defence secretary Wes Streeting issued an apology after a video surfaced showing him joking about the new justice secretary Alex Norris wanting to 'let them all out,' a remark which Burnham later condemned as 'not acceptable'. In fullAndy Burnham to conduct review into prisoner early release scheme amid PC Harper backlashMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
