Public protection experts have criticised two psychologists who backed the release of the serial sex attacker John Worboys and subsequently stated that his failure to acknowledge his crimes make him a low risk to women if freed. The two independent experts, known only as P12 and P1 in court papers, were instructed by Worboys’ defence team. They were among four psychologists whose opinions helped convince the parole board that he should be released, despite opposition from some prison and probation officials. In prison, Worboys maintained his innocence until the earliest date when he was eligible for parole neared. But six months later, as a potential release date loomed, court documents note that Worboys had a sudden change of heart.

Source: The Guardian April 21, 2018 18:56 UTC