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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 · Sep 20, 2023

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 · Sep 15, 2023

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 · Aug 24, 2023

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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 · Jul 27, 2023

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

Evening Standard · Jul 27, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

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.

AAP · Jul 18, 2023

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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.

The Week · Jul 4, 2023

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

Liverpool Echo · Jul 3, 2023

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 · Jun 29, 2023

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

Chronicle Live · Jun 21, 2023

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 · Jun 15, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2023

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

Wales Online · Jun 15, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023

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

The final decision lies with Justice Secretary Alex Chalk.

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2023

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

Manchester Evening News · May 14, 2023

'Positive reports and remorse' - how schoolgirl's torture gang killer talked his way out of jail

"He and the other murderers of Suzanne were guilty of a crime every bit as horrific as the Moors Murders."

Daily Mirror · May 11, 2023

Gang who tortured and killed tragic teen all set to be released from prison

Suzanne, just 16 at the time, was tortured and beaten to death in a sickening crime that shocked the nation - with a 22-day trial in 1993 reducing a jury to tears before four people were convicted of. murder

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Daily Record · May 11, 2023

Tortured teen's killers soon to all be free as fourth murderer due for release

Suzanne Capper's torture and death was so horrific, the 22-day trial reduced jurors to tears

Manchester Evening News · May 11, 2023

Suzanne, 16, was tortured, beaten and set on fire in a murder that horrified the nation. All of her murderers will soon be back on the streets

Glyn Powell had been jailed for life in 1993 for the murder of Suzanne Capper

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Sir John Major warns against ‘excessive zeal’ to be tough on crime

The former Tory PM called for a stronger focus on rehabilitation.

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Too many offenders are being jailed, former Tory PM Sir John Major says

The ex-Tory leader argued that ‘pointless’ short-term prison sentences are being imposed where non-custodial measures would be more effective.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Charles Bronson’s ‘son’ says they faked relationship for six years for publicity stunt

‘Charles Bronson is not my father. I am a PR agent,’ says George Bamby

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2023

Charles Bronson WILL be eligible for new freedom bid after latest request was rejected

Charles Bronson, who has spent nearly 50 years in prison, saw his bid for freedom rejected after the Parole Board concluded he lacks the 'skills to manage his risk of future violence'

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2023

Charles Bronson: Parole board explains why it won’t release notorious prisoner

The Parole Board has denied Charles Bronson’s eighth bid for freedom, expressing concern over the risk he still poses to the public

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