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Ronnie Biggs release decision due in days
Chris Laker15 Jun 2009
A decision on the release of Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs is likely within days after his case was passed to Justice Secretary Jack Straw, it was revealed today.
Biggs, 79, who is eligible for release on July 3, is on the hospital wing of Norwich Prison.
A Parole Board met to consider his release today and has passed its recommendation to Mr Straw, who has the final say.
A spokesman said: "A Parole Board panel met today to consider the application of Mr Ronald Biggs for release on parole licence.
"As the sentence being served by Mr Biggs is for a period of more than 15 years, the recommendation of the Parole Board panel will be passed on to the Secretary of State for Justice who will make the final decision on release and notify the prisoner.
"Mr Biggs's parole eligibility date is in July 2009."
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mr straw let me ask one question if your father was SERIOUSLY ILL IN PRISON wouldn't you do everything in your power to have him released on COMPASSIONATE grounds wether he was dying or not do the man a favour and FREE RONNIE BIGGS NOW
- Graham Taylor, southport merseyside, 06/08/2009 07:40
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"...we have enough parasites costing the taxpayer a fortune already." Er, pot, kettle, black?
- Austen, London, 06/08/2009 06:40
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Why isn't his son paying for the care home when he is released?
He has paid sod all into the UK sytem, but cost it a great deal over thge years, send him back to Brazil, we have enough parasites costing the taxpayer a fortune already.
- P Staker, London, 06/08/2009 06:40
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Once he completes half his sentence (I believe was 30yrs) then he should be considered for parole.
- David, Abbey Wood SE2, 06/08/2009 06:40
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