All news on the topic: Lissie Harper

50 police chiefs have signed an open letter which has called on Andy Burnham to block the release of two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers - and implored the Prime Minister to bring in stronger protections for victims.

On Monday, Andy Burnham announced that rapists and child sex offenders will be exempt from the upcoming changes to prison sentences.

Rapists could be banned from getting an early release from prison under plans being considered by the Prime Minister, it has been reported.

Two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers could be set for an early release from jail under Labour plans to tackle prison overcrowding, with his furious mother branding it an “insult beyond words”.