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Early Release for PC Harper’s Killers | UK News
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Two teens convicted of dragging and killing police officer Andrew Harper in 2019 could be released halfway through their 13-year sentences under a new law set to take effect in September — sparking outrage from victims’ families and police. The Ministry of Justice says the move is due to overcrowding, but PC Harper’s mother called it an “insult,” while his wife, who campaigned for harsher penalties, notes the law doesn’t apply retroactively. Critics, including police unions, branded the policy “disgusting,” as the driver of the car — who got 16 years — won’t be eligible. The government says it sympathizes with the family but insists public safety remains a priority.
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