The Parole Board has decided that former performer Gary Glitter, who is known legally as Paul Gadd, will not be freed from jail after they have concluded that he still poses a danger to the community. The board has not yet released a 79-year-old who was convicted of old crimes in 2015 and given a sentence of 16 years.
Glitter was granted the right to parole after half of his sentence was completed, but the police stated that they could not ensure the safety of his release at this point. The board mentioned that they were uneasy about his attitude and that he had not shown enough work in fixing the issues that caused his imprisonment.
A spokesman of the Parole Board said: “We have concluded that Mr. Gadd cannot be released safely after a deep consideration. The situation has remained the same; we have not received any evidence of the risk factors being completely solved.”
Background of the Case
Glitter was a well-known figure in the 1970s music industry, but in the late 1990s, he became infamous for law violations, and later he was convicted of the most severe offenses. His crime attracted much attention due to the nature of the crime and the fact that he was a celebrity.
Decision Based on Risk Assessment
The board’s verdict came after an inquiry carried out by qualified officers, who have been responsible for the taking of the pledge of behavioral change. They describe that few advances have been made in the rehabilitation process.
A voice of a victim support organization said, “Topmost is public safety, and this decision is a reflection of this principle.”
Glitter is going to stay in prison, a nd he can apply for another parole review later on. The ruling was reiterated by the authorities that it was due to the present risk assessments and not because of his previous popularity.
