National's
Police spokesman is urging the Parole Board to release the
parole conditions of multiple rapist Michael
Carroll.
Carroll has been paroled despite being turned
down twice previously.
"While it's inconceivable that this
dangerous man should have ever been released, people living
in his community have an absolute right to know what his
'special' parole conditions are," says Tony
Ryall.
"Carroll was obviously able to convince the Parole
Board he should be let out, but how can the public be sure
he won't strike again?
"It's all very well for the Board
to say that Carroll's risk to the community had been
substantially lessened. Let the community judge for itself
if the conditions of this rapist's release are safe," says
Mr Ryall.
"People are understandably fearful when they
hear that dangerous offenders like Carroll are on the
street. Case after case of failed parole conditions have hit
the headlines recently and that's why Carroll's conditions
should be released."
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