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PC Harper's Widow Criticises Early Prisoner Release Plan
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Lissie Harper, the widow of PC Andrew Harper, has expressed her opposition to the proposed early release of prisoners, including two of her husband's killers. The plan has been met with criticism from politicians and victims' families.
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PC Harper's Widow Criticises Early Prisoner Release Plan
Lissie Harper, the widow of PC Andrew Harper, has spoken out against the proposed early release of prisoners, including two of her husband's killers. The plan has been met with criticism from politicians and victims' families, who argue that it will have real and lasting consequences for those affected. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a review of the scheme.
Burnham says he will review early prisoner release scheme
The prime minister says he cannot commit to changing the policy but wants to look at it in detail "before we go further forward". Image source, Reuters By Kate Whannel Political reporter Published 25 minutes ago Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he will review the early prisoner release policy. Speaking to reporters in Bath, he said: "I can't say that I can change the policy completely, but I will look at it in detail before we go further forward." He acknowledged that there was "pressure on prisons places" and that a failure to invest in the prison system in the past had created "an unacce.
Mahmood and Streeting accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early release scheme
Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about scheme Victims of crime say it’s ‘no laughing matter’ after ministers caught on hot mic ‘ribbing’ about scheme Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting were caught on camera making jokes about the prisoner early release scheme. Composite: Getty View image in fullscreen Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting were caught on camera making jokes about the prisoner early release scheme. Composite: Getty Mahmood and Streeting accused of making ‘cheap jokes’ about prisoner early rel.
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