British Prime Minister Boris Johnson received PC Andrew Harper’s widower Lissie Harper at 10 Downing Street on 24 November.

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 police officer Andrew Harper.

The ruling, announced by the government, follows a two-year campaign by Lissie Harper.

Andrew Harper was dragged to his death by a burglary getaway car in August 2019. Three teenagers involved were jailed for manslaughter and given sentences from 13 to 16 years.

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson receives PC Andrew Harper’s widower Lissie Harper at 10 Downing Street.

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.
The ruling, announced by the government, follows a two-year campaign by Lissie Harper.
Andrew Harper was killed while answering a late-night burglary call.