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Donovan Kitching case spotlighted in parole inquiry

Tue, 01 Dec 2015

62 year old Gwen Valentine, from Winchester, was killed after she was struck by Kitching's vehicle
62 year old Gwen Valentine, from Winchester, was killed after she was struck by Kitching's vehicle

The decision to release a prisoner on parole - who went on to cause the death of a holidaymaker - is being put under the spotlight this month.

An independent inquiry will look at the practice and procedures of the parole system following Tynwald approval in July.

Donovan Kitching was let out of jail early last year - three weeks later his dangerous driving killed 62-year-old Gwen Valentine on the Tholt-y-Will.

Former advocate Geoff Karran MBE is leading proceedings - he says there are two areas to consider:  


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