Kevin McKenna

Kevin McKenna

Labour — Sittingbourne and Sheppey

Speaking in the House of Commons on 8 July 2025

Debate

Parole Board Decisions: Serious Offenders

Contribution

With the case of one of the killers of James Bulger, Jon Venables, coming to the Parole Board again, the need for the voices of victims’ families to be heard in the justice system is coming right to the fore. My constituent Sue, who is in the Gallery today, is being supported by the James Bulger foundation. Her son died needlessly; he was not supported by the people with him, who could have offered him aid and got him medical help. Will the Minister meet me and Sue to hear the tragic details of this case and discuss the options for changing the law to ensure that victims’ families are properly represented in the justice system?

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