Government says sorry to PC Harper’s family as two of his killers remain eligible for early release

CAMPAIGNERS warned the government on Tuesday that its early release scheme will only buy it “a little time” before the system runs out of cells again. The Howard League for Prison Reform said plans to release some 5,000 inmates early under sentencing changes to tackle overcrowded jails will do “nothing to head off future challenges.” Justice Secretary Alex Norris apologised to the family of PC Andrew Harper on Tuesday as two of his killers remain eligible for early release, acknowledging the…