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Raab to unveil crackdown on dangerous criminals

The Justice Secretary is expected to unveil a crackdown on dangerous criminals in a “root-and-branch” review of the parole system. Dominic Raab will announce a package of landmark reforms in the House of Commons on Wednesday, which are due to set ...

30 Mar 2022 at 01:25

Case for reforming parole system ‘clear and made out’ – Raab

The Justice Secretary has vowed to “enforce public safety” as he set out plans to overhaul the parole system. Dominic Raab said the case for reform of the process is “clear and made out” as he proposed to take back powers so ministers could ...

30 Mar 2022 at 15:55

Parole hearing for double child killer to take place in private

A parole hearing for double child killer Colin Pitchfork will take place behind closed doors, the head of the Parole Board has ruled. The 62-year-old was jailed for life in 1988 after raping and strangling two 15-year-olds, Lynda Mann and ...

07 Mar 2023 at 13:17

Colin Pitchfork Parole Board decision to be reconsidered by fresh panel

The Parole Board’s decision to release double child killer Colin Pitchfork will be re-examined by a fresh panel after the Justice Secretary asked for it to be reviewed. Pitchfork, 63, was jailed for life for raping and strangling ...

27 Jul 2023 at 12:37

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

A fresh Parole Board panel will re-examine the decision to release the double child rapist and murderer, Colin Pitchfork, next month. Pitchfork was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years in 1988 for raping and ...

15 Sept 2023 at 15:46

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to stay in prison, Parole Board rules

Double child rapist and murderer Colin Pitchfork cannot be released from prison, the Parole Board has ruled. Pitchfork was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years in 1988, later reduced to 28 years, for raping ...

07 Dec 2023 at 14:36

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face fresh parole hearing

The Justice Secretary is seeking an urgent meeting with the Parole Board after it granted a double child rapist and murderer’s appeal to reconsider his case. Alex Chalk is expected to raise concerns over the “flawed” ...

12 Feb 2024 at 18:16

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork to face fresh parole hearing

Double child rapist and murderer Colin Pitchfork will face a fresh parole hearing after successfully challenging a decision to keep him behind bars. Pitchfork was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years in ...

12 Feb 2024 at 14:33

Parole Board due to release serial rapist despite opposition from Dominic Raab

A serial rapist who targeted young mothers is due to be released from jail despite an appeal from the Justice Secretary. The Parole Board has rejected an application from Dominic Raab, who is also the Deputy ...

02 Feb 2023 at 23:50

Lord Chancellor asks Parole Board to reconsider Colin Pitchfork release

Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk has asked the Parole Board to reconsider its decision to allow double child killer Colin Pitchfork to be released from prison, the Ministry of Justice said. The Parole Board ruled ...

03 Jul 2023 at 19:37

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

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from prison subject to conditions, the Parole Board has said. Pitchfork was jailed for life in 1988 after raping and strangling two 15-year-olds, Lynda ...

15 Jun 2023 at 16:38

Lord Chancellor will look ‘extremely carefully’ at Pitchfork decision

The Lord Chancellor will look “extremely carefully” into whether double child killer Colin Pitchfork can be released from prison, the Ministry of Justice has said. The Parole Board has ruled that ...

15 Jun 2023 at 19:30

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