James Bulger killer set to have latest bid for freedom heard by parole board
He was once again freed in August 2013 and then called back in November 2017 for the same offence, with parole judges considering his case again in September 2020.The Daily Mirror reported that James's family was informed on Tuesday of the upcoming parole hearing, which it said is expected next month.No date has yet been confirmed by the Parole Board.Spokeswoman Kym Morris, on behalf of James's mum Denise Fergus, told the paper: "Once again, Denise Fergus has been forced to confront a process that reopens unimaginable trauma."Denise was hoping for a redirection ... allowing her a measure of peace and protection from further distress. That hope has now been taken away."Ms Morris added that Ms Fergus's application to observe the hearing has been granted.Victims have been able to attend parole hearings held in private under reforms rolled out nationally in April as part of efforts to boost confidence in the justice system.
