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LatestPc Harper killers to stay jailed after government finds legal route
The government has identified a legal way to prevent the early release of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers, Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, after public backlash. Downing Street previously ruled out exempting individual offenders but now says a solution exists for serious cases.
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Pc Andrew Harper killers eligible for January release despite petition
Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers, convicted of the manslaughter of Pc Andrew Harper in 2020, remain eligible for early release in January under government sentencing changes. More than 880,000 people have signed a petition opposing their release, while Downing Street insists exemptions for individual offenders are not possible.
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LatestPc Harper killers still eligible for early release under Burnham scheme
Two of Pc Andrew Harper’s killers remain eligible for early release under Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s revised prison scheme, despite public outcry. The delay to October affects policing and victim services across London, including Barnet’s emergency responders.
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