Oh, you remember that mess. In 2018, a parole board decided he was safe to release. Public outcry went nuclear. The government panicked, the board resigned, and the Justice Secretary stepped in. It was a circus.
They slammed the brakes on his release so hard it probably gave him whiplash. He’s been back at Wakefield ever since. And trust me, they’re not letting him out for a picnic anytime soon.
The case is under constant review. Every time he comes up for parole, the media goes into a frenzy. Politicians trip over themselves to sound tough. It’s a great TV drama, but a terrible reality for him.
Is he ever coming out? Let’s be real.
Real talk? Probably not. He’s in his mid-60s now. His health isn’t great—reports mention chronic issues. Even if he did get parole, where would he go? No one wants him in their neighborhood. No halfway house would touch him.
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He’s serving an indeterminate sentence. That’s a life sentence with a fancy name. Only a parole board can say when he’s done, and they’ve shown zero appetite for that.
Think of it as a life sentence, but with extra steps. And more red tape. And a whole country hating your guts.
