Key facts
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham is seeking to block the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers.
- Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers were convicted of manslaughter.
- Cole and Bowers are scheduled for release in January.
- Burnham has directed the Justice Secretary to find a way to exclude them from early release.
- The action aims to ensure justice for PC Harper and his family.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has taken steps to block the early release of the individuals convicted of the manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper. Burnham has directed the Justice Secretary to identify all possible legal avenues to prevent Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers from benefiting from an early release scheme. Cole and Bowers were convicted of manslaughter in connection with PC Harper's death and are currently slated for release in January. The Prime Minister's intervention aims to ensure that the sentences reflect the gravity of the crime and provide a measure of justice for PC Harper's family. The directive signals a strong stance against early release for those convicted of such serious offenses.