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Families call for all manslaughter to be excluded from early release

Intervention follows signals from Prime Minister Andy Burnham that ministers plan to amend the early release scheme

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Victims’ families call for all manslaughter to be excluded from early release

Families of those affected by homicide, including Emma Webber, wrote to Justice Secretary Alex Norris to call for all manslaughter to be exempt.

Evening Standard · Aug 28

Survivors of violent crime criticise MoJ for not explaining offender restriction zones

Campaigners accuse ministers of trying to grab headlines with announcement before a working system is ready

The Guardian - UK · Aug 24

Justice secretary blocks release of man who bludgeoned estranged wife to death

Decision to release Robert Brown halfway through 26-year sentence for killing Joanna Simpson referred to Parole Board

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11, 2023

Joanna Simpson: Family fear for lives as they call for ‘narcissistic’ hammer killer to be kept behind bars

Exclusive: Mother of two was battered to death and buried in a pre-dug grave – now her family fears for their safety if her killer is released

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023

Family of woman killed by husband ask justice secretary to keep him in jail

Robert Brown, who bludgeoned Joanna Simpson to death in 2010, is due to be released in November

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Justice Secretary vows justice for family trying to block release of killer

Robert Brown was acquitted of murdering his wife, having admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

People who murder ex-partners could face longer sentences

Bereaved families welcome proposals to create aggravating factor for murder at the end of a relationship

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2023

Man who killed wife with hammer to be released automatically after half sentence

Now the mother of Joanna Simpson is to meet justice secretary to discuss concerns that Robert Brown will not face a parole board

Wales Online · May 10, 2023

The killing of Joanna Simpson: she was bludgeoned and buried by her husband. Why is he being set free?

Robert Brown was given a 26-year sentence in 2011. But he is due to be released in November, without parole or risk assessment. What does this case tell us about attitudes towards domestic homicides?

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023