Parole Board Upholds Release of Convicted Killer Steven Ling

Despite objections from the Justice Secretary and the victim's family, the Parole Board has decided to release Ling after 27 years in prison.

Ling was convicted for the 1997 murder of Joanne Tulip, whom he raped and stabbed 60 times.
The Parole Board rejected an appeal from Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood to reconsider Ling's release.
Doreen Soulsby, the victim's mother, expressed fear and disappointment over the decision.
Psychologists assessed Ling's risk as manageable, recommending his release under strict conditions.
Ling's release conditions include monitoring, curfew, and restrictions on contact with the victim's family.