High Court to review Straw decision in Biggs case
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs to challenge parole decision
Ronnie Biggs, the Great Train Robber, has been given permission to challenge the decision to refuse him parole, his legal adviser said.
"Earlier this month Jack Straw, the Justice Secretary, refused to release the 79-year-old from prison on the grounds that he was "wholly unrepentant" about his crimes.
But Biggs's legal adviser, Giovanni di Stefano, said on Thursday the High Court had granted his client permission to launch a judicial review of the decision.
"I am very pleased and proud to confirm that the High Court of Justice have granted us leave and permission to challenge the decision of Jack Straw MP refusing to accept the decision of the Parole Board to release Ronnie Biggs," he said".
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This makes my blood boil.The man has had several strokes, he is being fed through a tube in his stomach he can no longer speak.
ReplyDeleteHow the hell does Jack Straw expect him to show remorse. With every stroke there is more brain damage. I saw a photo of him in the press a couple of days ago that is punishment enough for anyones lifetime. Let him go and live what little time he has left with his son who has fought so hard for his release.
A stroke can happen to anyone at anytime I hope Jack Straw never knows what it is like...Hell on earth....
IRONSIDE