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James Bulger killer refused prison release by Parole Board

Jon Venables tortured and killed James Bulger, aged 2, in 1993

Evening Standard

James Bulger killer Jon Venables to remain behind bars after bid for freedom rejected

Child killer Jon Venables has lost a Parole Board bid to be freed from jail, with the panel ruling that it was “not satisfied that release at this point would be safe for the protection of the public”.

The Independent UK

Colin Pitchfork: Double child killer denied prison release

Pitchfork was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years in 1988 for murdering and raping 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth

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Decision on release of James Bulger killer delayed

A spokeswoman for James’s mother said the decision of a Parole Board panel has been put back by two weeks.

The Independent UK

‘Absolute madness’ stalker to be freed despite parole panel deeming it unsafe

Gareth Wyn Jones is due for automatic release in February even though a Parole Board panel found this month that he is not safe to be freed.

The Independent UK

Gary Glitter’s latest bid for freedom to be heard in private, Parole Board rules

Disgraced pop star Gary Glitter’s latest bid for freedom in front of a parole board will be heard in private, it has been announced.

Evening Standard

Wife killer denied prison release after refusing to reveal location of body

Glyn Razzell was convicted of the murder of his wife, Linda Razzell, 41, and sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 16 years, in 2003.

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James Bulger killer Jon Venables granted parole hearing

Parole Board confirms that Venables, who was turned down for parole in 2020, has been listed for review in November

The Guardian - UK

Child killer Jon Venables to face two-day parole hearing

The hearing is scheduled for November 14 and 15.

The Independent UK

James Bulger’s killer Jon Venables could be free by Christmas as parole board grants hearing

James Bulger’s brother previously spoke of his desire to keep Venables behind bars

The Independent UK

New panel to consider whether double child killer can be freed from prison

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk asked for the Parole Board to reconsider a previous decision to release Colin Pitchfork

Evening Standard

Wife killer refuses to reveal where victim’s body is in public parole hearing

Glyn Razzell, 64, was found guilty of murdering his estranged wife, Linda, 41, in 2003 and sentenced to life in prison.

The Independent UK

Child murderer Colin Pitchfork’s ‘irrational’ prison release blocked by judge

Decision on Pitchfork, who raped and strangled to death two 15-year-olds in the 1980s, now sent back to Parole Board

The Independent UK

Child killer Colin Pitchfork’s release from prison delayed

Pitckfork left prison in 2021 but was recalled two months later for approaching a lone female

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The Independent UK

Colin Pitchfork Parole Board decision to be reconsidered by fresh panel

The Justice Secretary asked the Parole Board to reconsider its decision to release the double child killer.

AAP

Board rejects parole for killer Rodney Michael Cherry

Convicted killer Rodney Michael Cherry will remain behind bars after Queensland's parole board denied his application for freedom.

The Week

Colin Pitchfork: justice secretary attempts to halt killer’s release

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has asked the Parole Board to reconsider a decision to allow child killer Colin Pitchfork to be released from prison.

Liverpool Echo

How evil child killer ended up back behind bars 8 weeks after release

Colin Pitchfork was jailed for life after raping and strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth

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Danny Weatherson case: Newcastle MP calls for change to prevent others from becoming trapped in prison system

Danny is set to be released 17 years after he was handed a controversial indefinite prison sentence for attempting to steal a coat and mobile phone

Chronicle Live

Scotswood prisoner Danny Weatherson to be freed from prison 17 years after he was locked up on controversial indefinite sentence

The Parole Board agreed the 34-year-old, who was locked up as a teenager after being convicted of attempted robbery, can now finally be released

The Independent UK

Lord Chancellor will look ‘extremely carefully’ at Pitchfork decision

The Parole Board has ruled double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from prison subject to conditions.

The Independent UK

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from prison – Parole Board

Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 after raping and strangling two 15-year-olds in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986.

Wales Online

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released, says Parole Board

The 62-year-old was jailed for life in 1988 after raping and strangling two 15-year-olds

The Independent UK

Triple killer should be moved to open prison, Parole Board says

The final decision lies with Justice Secretary Alex Chalk.

Daily Mirror

Thug jailed for life for murder of schoolboy Jimmy Mizen will be set free from prison

Jake Fahri, then aged 19, attacked Jimmy Mizen at a London bakery in May 2008, grabbing a glass baking dish before smashing it into the youngster's face causing a fatal injury to his neck

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