Victims and campaigners have welcomed the possible reversal of the Parole Board's decision to release rapist London black-cab driver John Worboys from prison, following a concession from the new UK Justice Secretary that the serial sex offender may yet remain locked up. The announcement last week that London cabbie Worboys would be freed nine years after he was imprisoned prompted dismay from victims' groups, politicians and legal experts. Richard Scorer, a specialist abuse lawyer from Slater and Gordon which represented some of Worboys' victims, said: "Our clients are pleased that their fears and concerns are finally being recognised. A Ministry of Justice spokesman said: "Mr Gauke commissioned, mid-last week, advice on the plausibility of a judicial review and the prospect of success of any judicial review. News of a potential judicial review has been welcomed.

Source: Irish Examiner January 14, 2018 13:07 UTC