Malcolm Webster sentencing - media statement by Felicity Drumm

PRESS STATEMENT 5/7/11

I am delighted by today’s sentencing of Malcolm Webster. The jail term and non-parole period reflects not only the seriousness of his crimes, but also his potential to re-offend.

After many years of thinking Malcolm may escape justice for taking Claire Morris’s life together with his offending against me, the guilty verdict and sentence are hugely validating and serve to bring closure to this chapter in my life. My thoughts and best wishes go out to the Morris family and to Simone Banarjee.

My family and I are most appreciative of the commitment and hard work demonstrated by both the NZ and the Grampian police, who together with the Scottish Procurator’s Fiscal office helped bring this case to trial. I would also like to acknowledge both the Judge and jury for their efforts throughout the very demanding court process.

ENDS