Baby P

Tracey Connolly was jailed in 2009 after admitting causing or allowing the death of 17-month-old son Peter at home in Tottenham, north London, in 2007. Known ...

A Parole Board spokesman said in a statement: "Following the reconsideration application from the secretary of state, a judge has ruled that the decision made by independent Parole Board members to release was not irrational, as stated in the reconsideration application, and the original decision is upheld." The Parole Board had also considered her case in 2015, 2017 and 2019 but refused to release her or move her to an open prison. "The decision to release her demonstrates why the parole board needs a fundamental overhaul, including a ministerial check for the most serious offenders, so that it serves and protects the public," he said.

Tracey Connelly was jailed in 2009 for causing or allowing the 17-month-old's death.

A spokesperson for the Parole Board said today: "In summary, the judge has concluded that the panel did take into consideration all evidence mentioned by the application and made rational conclusions. The latest decision by the Parole Board was meant to be made last year, but had been delayed pending more reports and information. In March, the Parole Board decided she was suitable for release, having rejected three previous bids.

Justice secretary Dominic Raab has called for a “fundamental overhaul” of the Parole board after it rejected a government challenge against a ruling to free ...

Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This was Connelly’s fourth parole review. The Parole Board said it was satisfied Connelly is suitable for release after hearing she is now considered to be at “low risk of committing a further offence” and that her probation officers and prison officials support the plan. A spokesperson said in a statement: “Following the reconsideration application from the secretary of state, a judge has ruled that the decision made by independent Parole Board members to release was not irrational, as stated in the reconsideration application, and the original decision is upheld.” Mr Raab condemned the decision and said it was proof the Parole Board needed a “fundamental overhaul”. He said Connelly actions were “pure evil” and she should not be released. Dominic Raab has called for a “fundamental overhaul” of the Parole Board after it rejected a government challenge against a ruling to free the mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse.

Reacting to the decision, Dominic Raab said it 'demonstrates why the parole board needs a fundamental overhaul'

Her boyfriend Steven Barker and his brother Jason Owen were also convicted. A spokesman said in a statement: “Following the reconsideration application from the Secretary of State, a judge has ruled that the decision made by independent Parole Board members to release was not irrational, as stated in the reconsideration application, and the original decision is upheld.” Responding to the decision, Mr Raab said Connelly’s actions were “pure evil” and added: “The decision to release her demonstrates why the parole board needs a fundamental overhaul - including a ministerial check for the most serious offenders - so that it serves and protects the public.”

Tracey Connelly, the mother of Baby P, who died after months of abuse, will be released from prison after the Parole Board rejected a Government…

A spokesman said in a statement: “Following the reconsideration application from the Secretary of State, a judge has ruled that the decision made by independent Parole Board members to release was not irrational, as stated in the reconsideration application, and the original decision is upheld.” Responding to the decision, Mr Raab said Connelly’s actions were “pure evil” and added: “The decision to release her demonstrates why the parole board needs a fundamental overhaul – including a ministerial check for the most serious offenders – so that it serves and protects the public.” But Mr Raab condemned the decision and said it was proof the Parole Board needed a “fundamental overhaul”.