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08/10/2013
Mother Of Baby P To Be Released
A Parole Board has recommended that the mother of Baby P can be released from prison.
Tracey Connelly, 32, was put behind bars in May 2009 for causing or allowing her son's death.
A statement from the Parole Board said: "We can confirm that a three-member panel of the board has directed the release of Tracey Connelly.
"Tracey Connelly first became eligible for parole in August 2012, and at that time a Parole Board panel made no recommendation to release.
"This is the second parole review for Tracey Connelly. The decision to release is a matter for the board, which is independent - arrangements and the date of the release are a matter for the Secretary of State."
Connelly has served four years in jail and two years on remand.
(CD/JP)
Tracey Connelly, 32, was put behind bars in May 2009 for causing or allowing her son's death.
A statement from the Parole Board said: "We can confirm that a three-member panel of the board has directed the release of Tracey Connelly.
"Tracey Connelly first became eligible for parole in August 2012, and at that time a Parole Board panel made no recommendation to release.
"This is the second parole review for Tracey Connelly. The decision to release is a matter for the board, which is independent - arrangements and the date of the release are a matter for the Secretary of State."
Connelly has served four years in jail and two years on remand.
(CD/JP)
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