HARPER’S LAW


We stand with Lissie


The killing of a police officer, firefighter, nurse, doctor, prison officer or paramedic should see those responsible face the rest of their lives in prison. If the law won’t allow that


then the law must be changed. Thames Valley police officer, PC Andrew Harper was killed on duty in the most brutal and horrific way and the sentences given to those convicted of his death fell short of the justice his wife, family and colleagues had expected. Police officers go to work


knowing there are risks. Around 85 officers are assaulted every single day, that’s 30,000 a year. Tragically some colleagues, like PC Andrew Harper, never get to go home after their shift; they give everything to protect their communities. I have got to know Lissie


Lissie with John Apter


Harper well since that terrible night and have been moved by her dignity and determination in her campaign to achieve justice for Andrew and all the other families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. Nothing we do can bring our colleagues back, but justice can provide an opportunity to heal. This is also about doing the right thing, society relies on emergency workers to keep them safe, they need to know society stands up for them. As a society we can


honour the heroism and service of fallen officers and deter further tragedies only when we make it plain that taking the life of a police officer, or other emergency worker means you risk the loss of your own liberty for the rest


So, along with my mighty team


and the support of the police family and the public, I will not stop until I see change in our systems. I will not give up until Harper’s


Law is passed through Parliament and my husband’s death goes to stand


for the heroic and honourable service he gave to us all. We owe police officers so much


and hope in time to offer you so very much more. Together we will achieve Harper’s


Law. FEBRUARY 2021 | POLICE | 15


of your days. This is why I stand with Lissie in her fight to bring in #HarpersLaw.


John Apter National Chair, Police Federation of England and Wales


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