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Raab considers intervening over release of Joanna Simpson’s killer

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab is considering intervening in the release of a man who bludgeoned his wife to death with a claw hammer. The Deputy Prime Minister met Joanna Simpson’s family after they argued it is “nonsensical” for British Airways ...

10 Mar 2023 at 13:05

Anger over British Airways killer’s secret parole review

Loved ones of a millionairess bludgeoned to death by her British Airways captain husband said they are “shocked” and “angered” that his parole review will be held in secret. The decision whether to free killer Robert Brown from jail will be ...

13 Sept 2024 at 18:17

Family to meet new Justice Secretary over release of daughter’s killer

The mother of a woman killed by her husband will meet the new Justice Secretary to discuss her daughter’s killer’s release. British Airways captain Robert Brown killed Joanna Simpson, 46, in their family home in October 2010 as their two ...

10 May 2023 at 12:48

Family fearful over ‘nonsensical’ prison release of pilot who killed his wife

The mother of a woman killed by her husband has said her family is fearful about the prospect of his release, and is calling on the Justice Secretary to look at the case. British Airways captain Robert Brown bludgeoned his 46-year-old ...

25 Feb 2023 at 11:55

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

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk has vowed to the family of a woman trying to block her killer husband’s release from prison that he will do “everything” to keep the public safe. Joanna Simpson was killed by her British Airways captain ...

10 Sept 2023 at 10:19

Killer pilot’s release from prison blocked by Justice Secretary

A British Airways captain who bludgeoned his wife to death 13 years ago has had his automatic release from prison blocked by the Justice Secretary. Robert Brown beat his wife Joanna Simpson to death with a claw hammer in their ...

12 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Woman’s family must ‘plan for the worst’ as killer’s release from jail nears

The best friend of a woman who was killed by her husband 13 years ago has said her friends and family must “plan for the worst” as his automatic release from prison draws nearer. Joanna Simpson was killed by British Airways ...

16 Sept 2023 at 09:59

Killer pilot takes legal action against minister’s decision to block release

A British Airways captain who bludgeoned his wife to death more than 13 years ago has brought a High Court challenge against a Government move to block his automatic release from prison. Robert Brown fatally beat his ...

14 Feb 2024 at 16:01

Social media ban for children ‘brilliant idea’ for tackling abuse – charity boss

A social media ban for young children is “a brilliant idea” for tackling abuse, the chair of a domestic violence charity has said. Hetti Barkworth-Nanton, chair of Refuge charity, emphasised the link between an ...

28 Nov 2024 at 20:05

Queen vows to keep trying to end domestic violence until ‘able to do no more’

The Queen has vowed she will “keep trying” to end domestic violence, until she is “able to no more”, in a new documentary. Camilla told the film that domestic abuse was a “heinous crime” and she was determined ...

03 Nov 2024 at 20:00

Carrie Johnson recalls Worboys fears at campaign to block killer pilot release

Carrie Johnson recalled her fear over black cab rapist John Worboys’ planned release from jail as she spoke in support of the campaign to keep Joanna Simpson’s killer behind bars. British Airways captain ...

02 Mar 2023 at 06:33

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