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Worboys case: Release of taxi rapist triggers parole review | |
(about 3 hours later) | |
The way parole is considered is to be reviewed following the decision to release serial sex attacker John Worboys, the prime minister has said. | The way parole is considered is to be reviewed following the decision to release serial sex attacker John Worboys, the prime minister has said. |
Theresa May said she was determined to do "what is necessary" to bring "greater openness" to the decision-making process of the Parole Board. | Theresa May said she was determined to do "what is necessary" to bring "greater openness" to the decision-making process of the Parole Board. |
Victims of black-cab rapist John Worboys feel "betrayed" by the decision to release him, a solicitor has said. | Victims of black-cab rapist John Worboys feel "betrayed" by the decision to release him, a solicitor has said. |
The PM also revealed that she knew one of Worboys' victims. | The PM also revealed that she knew one of Worboys' victims. |
Speaking on the Andrew Marr Show, she explained that the victim she knew had not been told that he would be released, but had heard about it through the media. | |
"I fully recognise why people are concerned about this", she said. | |
"We want to ensure that victims feel confident enough to come forward, so that they feel confident that the police will take action, and confident that they will get justice." | |
In a statement, the justice secretary, David Lidington, acknowledged that Worboys' release "must have reawakened the most appalling memories". | |
He said there was a "strong case" to review the system in order to make sure that victims had the option to be kept informed about cases. | |
Worboys, who was convicted of 19 offences and is suspected of attacking more than 100 women, has served ten years in jail. | |
When sentenced, he was given an indeterminate sentence of imprisonment for public protection (IPP) and told he would not be released until parole officials were convinced he did not pose a threat to women. | |
After a hearing about his case in November, the Parole Board decided to approve his release with "stringent" licence conditions. |
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