'Every victim will feel the same,' says mother of PC Harper over early prison release
The mother of PC Andrew Harper has criticized the UK government's early prison release scheme, arguing it denies justice to victims. The controversy follows reports that two men involved in her son's 2019 killing may be released early under new sentencing legislation.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between prison overcrowding solutions and the public's expectation for retributive justice in high-profile criminal cases.
Figure caption, 'Another letdown for Andrew' - PC Harper's mother
The mother of PC Andrew Harper has said her son has not been given "proper justice" and "every victim will be feeling the same" about the early prison release scheme.
PC Harper, 28, was killed in 2019 when he was dragged by a car down a country road as three teenagers fled the scene of a quad bike theft in Berkshire.
Under the Sentencing Act, which is due to be implemented in September, two of the men involved could be freed early.
As the deadline for releases approaches, Andy Burnham has reignited a row over the legislation after he said he would review the plans.
Image source, PA Media Image caption, Police officer Andrew Harper suffered fatal injuries while on duty in 2019
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