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Stephen Lawrence’s Killer Faces Public Parole Hearing After Partial Admission

David Norris, convicted in 2012 for the racist murder, now acknowledges involvement but denies wielding the knife, as debates over transparency and safety intensify.

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Stephen Lawrence was 18 when he was stabbed to death in an unprovoked racist attack on 22 April 1993 (Photo: Metropolitan Police via Getty Images)
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Overview

  • David Norris, one of Stephen Lawrence's killers, has reportedly admitted to being present at the scene and assaulting the victim but denies wielding the knife.
  • The Parole Board has approved holding Norris's parole hearing in public, marking his first such hearing since his conviction.
  • Stephen Lawrence's parents support the public hearing and have stated they would only accept Norris's release if he shows genuine remorse and apologizes.
  • Norris's lawyers oppose the public hearing, citing concerns over his safety and the potential for media sensationalism affecting the proceedings.
  • Norris has faced multiple assaults in prison, with the latest in 2022, and has been diagnosed with PTSD, factors that complicate the parole process.