Harper's Law moves a step closer, widow reveals

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Harper's Law moves a step closer, widow reveals

Legislation is being drafted to get Harper's Law onto the statute books, the PC's widow has revealed.

Campaiging on: Lissie Harper, widow of PC Andrew Harper who was killed on duty

Date - 24th May 2021
By - Chris Smith

Officials at the Ministry of Justice have begun drafting legislation to make Harper’s Law a reality and lead to a life jail term for offenders who kill emergency service workers. The change in the law is being championed by Lissie Harper,...

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Scotland urged to create its own Harper's Law

The Scottish government has been urged to protect officers with its own version of Harper's Law.

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