‘It’s Justice for Harps,’ say tragic PC Andrew Harper’s family & colleagues after Burnham’s early prison release U-turn
- Posted on August 30, 2026
- By The Sun
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Following significant public outcry and widespread petition support, the UK Government has reversed its early prison release policy. PC Andrew Harper's family and law enforcement colleagues have welcomed this decision as a vindication of justice. The reversal addresses concerns about prisoner management and public safety, with Prime Minister Andy Burnham responding to mounting pressure from over one million petition signatories who opposed the controversial early release scheme.
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‘It’s Justice for Harps,’ say tragic PC Andrew Harper’s family & colleagues after Burnham’s early prison release U-turn
PC ANDREW Harper’s family and colleagues have expressed relief after the Government U-turned on early prison release, saying: “It’s justice for Harps.” PM Andy Burnham bowed to a million-strong pet…
