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TL;DR
- Labour's early release scheme is facing backlash.
- PC Andrew Harper's killers were eligible for early release, sparking controversy.
- Justice Secretary Alex Norris will introduce secondary legislation to exclude certain manslaughter offenses from the scheme.
- The new legislation will aim to include unlawful act manslaughter, covering cases like PC Harper's.
- Critics argue that the government should find alternative solutions to prison overcrowding.
- Further issues may arise with other categories of offenders, such as domestic abusers, potentially eligible for early release.
- The Ministry of Justice has stated that the Prime Minister has asked the Justice Secretary to explore options to keep serious offenders, including PC Harper's killers, in prison.