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UK prisons

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Harper's killers eligible for early release under UK Sentencing Act changes

Aug 4, 2026

The TalkTV segment discusses the eligibility of two men convicted in the 2019 manslaughter of PC Andrew Harper for early release under changes to the UK's early prisoner release scheme and Sentencing Act 2026. Hosts recount Harper's death in detail, note the 13- and 16-year sentences, the passage of non-retrospective Harper's Law requiring life for future killings of emergency workers, and criticize the killers' court behavior and likely lack of rehabilitation. It also covers the government's Monday announcement excluding prisoners convicted of rape, grooming, and serious child sex offenses from the scheme while questioning the concept of 'non-serious' child sex offenses with reference to indecent images cases. Iain Duncan Smith appears as a guest towards the end.

▶ Source: TalkTV

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Labour Sentencing Act lets Harper killers serve half of 13-year terms

Jul 23, 2026

TalkTV segment features host Jeremy and columnist Ross Clark discussing outrage over the Labour government's Sentencing Act early release rules. They focus on PC Andrew Harper's killers Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers potentially qualifying for release after half their 13-year manslaughter sentences. Callers and guests call for full sentences served, harder prisons, and criticize perceived leniency. The discussion references prior two-thirds release norms, good behavior incentives, and parallels to Valdo Calocane's case.

▶ Source: TalkTV