Hi all,
This is a question about parole in the UK. Being a law/psych student I can usually ask my lecturers a question on a point of law, but if I did they would realise it was a personal one and I am not too comfortable with that.
The other night I overheard my aunt on the phone to my dad (who is the US) and she said something about my sisters and mothers rapist/killer, I am not exactly sure what was said, but I heard the word "parole" being mentioned. I know in the US they notify you and you can appeal a parole, but will I be notified about this mans parole? And can I appeal it? As I was the only surviving victim of the attack, I thought I would be the first to know. Would it matter that I was 8 years old at the time? I am 19 now and he has spent nearly 10 years in jail for the UK that is a long time I am really starting to worry. I dont think I will ever feel safe when he is let out, I am thinking of moving over to my dads if he was as I know they arent allowed passports right away, I am so unhappy and I feel I cant talk to my family as its such an upsetting topic but I feel I really need to know.

Thanks for reading my long boring post

Caroline

CAROLINE-YOUR POST WAS NOT AT ALL BORING AND I CAN CERTAINLY SEE WHY YOU ARE CONCERNED. I DO NOT KNOW THE ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION BUT AM SURE THERE IS SOMEONE ON PTO THAT CAN HELP YOU--PLEASE LET US KNOW IF THERE IS ANYTHING WE CAN DO-WE CARE A LOT ABOUT YOU.

Caroline as an ex felon with a sex crime he will not be legally be allowed into the united states. I hope this help's you make you dicision

Cliff is right!He will never make it here.Steve&kids

Ms. Caroline:
Your post are not boring and are certainly welcome in my home. You can ask any question that you wonder and can go private when needed for personal reasons.
American laws require the victim(s) notified, but UK I have no knowledge. You can contact the local authorities in that country and your city for a firm answer. You can contact the sentencing court of the offender for an answer also. The judge(s) may be gone, but the record shall be present. Call someone in authority and please DO NOT CARRY SUCH A HEAVY BURDEN for long. You have experienced enough in your life and have carried this fear too long. Get an answer soon for peace of mind.
Lastly, in America, you can protest his release and carry heavy precedence toward his being paroled. I have witnessed cases where parole was denied for the offender upon the request of the victim and/or family. I would think the laws are similar in the UK and parole can be blocked for the remainder of his sentence, but a certified letter is probably needed for the record. Check into it and please let me know the answer. You are carrying alot of emotional trauma from the assault. Have you considered seeking counseling from a professional person whom is trained in helping recover from such a terrible ordeal. They may have the answer to your question and may be of assistance for you. Think about it.
Certainly concerned,
38 Special

Caroline,

You don't have to appologize for your post, & it isn't boring. I think the advise you've gotten is right. He won't be allowed here. -----Ken

Cliff, are you Veronica's Cliff?-------Ken

CAROLINE:

IS HE IN A UK PRISON OR A US PRISON? i CANNOT IMAGINE A PAROLE IN THE FIRST PLACE FOR RAPE AND MURDER SENTENCE.... WAS HIS SENTENCE LIFE? OR WHAT DID HE RECEIVE?

iF HE IS IN THE US YES YOU SHOULD BE NOTIFIED IN ADVANCE OF HIS PAROLE. YOU CAN APPEAL IT.... IF HE IS IN UK, I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE LAWS ARE BUT IT MIGHT PAY YOU TO CALL AN ATTORNEY AND FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO... IS THERE A VICTIM'S RIGHTS GROUP IN YOUR COUNTRY? IF SO, CONTACT THEM.....

I SURELY KNOW YOUR FEAR AT THIS POINT.... WE ALL WOULD PROBABLY FEEL THE SAME...

LOVE YA
DONNA