PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme

Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Crime & Law

PC Harper's killers to stay in jail as PM announces changes to early release scheme

Andy Burnham stated on BBC Breakfast that anyone convicted of manslaughter will be excluded from the early release scheme under the Sentencing Act. This change follows concerns regarding the release of violent offenders. The amendments aim to enhance public safety and meet societal expectations.

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