A police chief is considering whether to join legal action over plans that would see two of PC Andrew Harper’s killers included in the Government’s early release scheme.
The scheme is due to begin in October, with the two individuals set to be covered by the early release arrangements. The source material does not identify the police chief considering involvement in the legal action, nor does it provide further details about the proposed proceedings.
The issue centres on the inclusion of two people linked to the killing of PC Harper in a Government policy designed to release some prisoners earlier than they otherwise would have been released.
The possibility of legal action indicates that the planned releases may face a formal challenge before or around the launch of the scheme. Based on the information available, no further official response or outcome has been confirmed.
The latest known position is that the early release scheme is expected to start in October, while the police chief is still considering whether to join the legal action.
