"Protecting Those Who Protect Us": A Call for Justice in the Face of Political Expediency The recent open letter signed by 50 police chiefs and law enforcement leaders from across the UK to Prime Minister Andy Burnham is a stark reminder that some crimes are being given greater priority than others.
The call to prevent the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers is not just a desperate attempt to undo a botched policy decision, but also a pointed critique of the government's priorities in the face of growing public safety concerns.
The Sentencing Act has been amended to make it possible for some offenders to be eligible for early release.