Justice Deferred: A Test of Will for the Government The news that Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked his justice secretary to find a way to exclude PC Andrew Harper's killers from an early release scheme has sparked outrage and calls for greater accountability.
The case raises fundamental questions about the government's approach to justice and its willingness to prioritize public safety over bureaucratic expediency.
The Sentencing Act changes made this year have created a category of prisoners who will become eligible for release after serving half of their sentences, regardless of the severity of their crimes.