00:00The detective who led the investigation into the killing of PC Andrew Harper
00:05says he is appalled that two of the men convicted of his manslaughter
00:09could become eligible for early release.
00:12Former Detective Superintendent Stuart Blake says allowing their release
00:17would undermine the justice system and affect police morale.
00:20PC Harper's widow, Lizzie Harper, is also campaigning against the proposals
00:25and has urged ministers to change the rules.
00:28The government says the revised scheme is needed to help ease the issue of prison overcrowding.
00:34They stress that some of the most serious offenders are excluded
00:38and that released prisoners would remain subject to strict license conditions.
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