Burnham has said he is confident that the early release of PC Harper’s killers can be prevented, as the prime minister indicated that new proposals on the issue are expected in September.
The prime minister said the justice secretary will set out a plan next month designed to stop further early releases. The comments place the issue on the government’s immediate justice agenda, with ministers expected to explain how they intend to respond.
The case centres on the prospect of the people convicted over PC Harper’s killing being released early. Burnham’s position is that action can still be taken to halt that outcome.
No further details of the proposed plan were provided in the supplied material, including how it would operate, whether it would apply retrospectively, or what legal mechanism would be used.
The latest stated position is that the justice secretary is due to present the plan in September, while Burnham has expressed confidence that the early release can be stopped.
