Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood requests Parole Board to reconsider releasing convicted rapist-murderer Steven Ling.
The Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has requested the Parole Board to reconsider its recommendation to release Steven Ling, who was convicted of raping and murdering Joanne Tulip in 1997. Ling, who stabbed Tulip 60 times, has served 27 years of his life sentence. Tulip's mother, Doreen Soulsby, welcomed the decision, expressing concerns about Ling's potential danger to women if released. The Parole Board will assess whether to review its previous decision.
September 30, 2024
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