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Justice minister defends early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers amid possible legal challenge – UK politics live
The UK government defends the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers under a prison system sustainability scheme, despite a potential legal challenge from the Police Federation. Justice minister Jake Richard acknowledges the family's pain but emphasizes the need for a functional prison system to maintain law and order.
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