“A 71-year-old man jailed 40 years ago for murdering three police officers in Shepherds Bush, west London, was given permission yesterday to seek a judicial review. The 30-year sentence passed on Harry Roberts expired nine years ago.”
The Independent, 30th June 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Parole board 55-day target unlawful
Regina (Cooper) v. Parole Board
Queen’s Bench Division
“Parole Board’s target of 55 days from request for the setting of hearing dates to considering the propriety of a person’s recall to prison, being driven by resources, was unlawful.”
The Times, 6th June 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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