‘Harper’s law’: killing emergency workers to bring life sentence

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Law change named for PC Andrew Harper, who was dragged by car after answering burglary call

Lissie Harper, who campaigned for the law change, said: ‘Andrew would be proud to see Harper’s law reach this important milestone.’Lissie Harper, who campaigned for the law change, said: ‘Andrew would be proud to see Harper’s law reach this important milestone.’Offenders whose crimes lead to the death of an emergency service worker in the line of duty will receive mandatory life sentences under a new law brought about after the death of a police officer, Andrew Harper.

 

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Shouldn't all killing do this?

How about killing anybody instead?

Kudos to his widow for fighting to get this law passed. 👍✌️ A brave lady.

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