Woman says she's gobsmacked attacker could be released after receiving life sentence
The victim of a convicted rapist says she feels hugely let down by the probation service after learning her attacker is due to go before the parole committee.
The woman, who was 19 years old at the time of the attack, says she's 'gobsmacked' the rapist could be released.
The attacker received a life sentence after following the woman home and raping her.
She says victims aren't being made a priority.
The following interview excerpt contains details some listeners may find distressing:
'Of course there will be anxiety and concern because of the trauma and harm that they've experienced.' - Home Affairs Minister.
Justice and Home Affairs Minister Jane Poole-Wilson and Declan Crawley, Community Rehabilitation and Family Court Welfare for the Prison and Probation Service, spoke to Manx Radio about the process and measures put in place when prisoners are released:
You can hear more from Minister Poole-Wilson and Mr Crawley in the latest edition of the Manx Newscast.
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