Colin Pitchfork Granted Fresh Parole Hearing After Successful Appeal

The decision to reconsider the release of double child killer Colin Pitchfork has sparked widespread concern and calls for urgent review of the Parole Board's processes.

• Colin Pitchfork, convicted of raping and murdering two teenagers, has been granted another appeal for parole, raising questions about the Parole Board's decision-making.
• Justice Secretary Alex Chalk seeks urgent meeting with the Parole Board, citing 'deeply concerning' decisions regarding Pitchfork's potential release.
• Victims' families express anguish and frustration over the renewed possibility of Pitchfork's freedom, with calls for stricter oversight of parole hearings.
• Pitchfork's history of manipulating legal and parole processes, including attempts to cheat lie detector tests, underscores the complexities of his case.
• Government and MPs push for parole system reforms, including a ministerial check on the release of dangerous criminals, amid Pitchfork's ongoing legal battles.

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