maddyone
^I have little faith in the parole system.^
Neither have I.
I have little faith in the parole system.
According to some news reports, the conditions under which he's been released are the most restrictive, most severe, that have ever been imposed on an offender previously. Which does beg the question - if the conditions have to be so draconian, so limiting - is he safe to be at large?
The probation service is part privatised although I believe high-risk offenders are managed by the National Probation Service. There was a 'shake-up' of the service some years ago now where the government tried to "encourage innovation". The very phrase gives an insight into the thinking of a party bent on shrinking and privatising State services. And that's what worries me.
I'm sure the parole board follow the strict guidelines laid down - but who made the guidelines and what was factored into them? We don't know and are not allowed to know the details, just the principle.
This man raped and murdered two young girls, not one, but two. Has his sick mind been 'rehabilitated' during his sentence? Is he remorseful? Is he, or has he ever been, aware of his depravity - is he even concerned about it? According to the hostel staff he has not been "as honest as he could have been" when questioned about his activities.
Fortunately, he's now back in prison and there will be many obstacles in front of him winning the right to be released again. Which begs another question - did the parole board make a mistake in releasing him?
I can see why people do not trust the parole system.