The pair will remain behind bars in the wake of public outcry and pressure from Andy Burnham
Two men tied to the killing of PC Andrew Harper will remain behind bars after Andy Burnham unveiled changes to the Government’s early release scheme.
Speaking to the BBC on Sunday, the Prime Minister said anyone convicted of unlawful killing, including manslaughter, will be excluded from the scheme.
Under the Government’s original plans, those convicted of manslaughter were eligible for early release.
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What has Burnham said?
The prime minister said anyone convicted of unlawful killing would be excluded from the early release scheme
Burnham initially resisted calls to limit the scheme further
Prime Minister Andy Burnham said anyone convicted of unlawful killing would be excluded from the early release scheme.
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