i heard nick hardwick this morning and he knows the rules very well and nothing more can be said andnged. but it does generate a dissatisfaction. let's look at the a few more facts. these cases were undervalued and have been by decriminalised is system by the start. two of the victims, probably one of them is one of the people who was not told he was being released, have sued the metropolitan police because of the poor way they investigated it. they believe with john worboys... various woman complained it was him. in addition, there are around 100 other women waiting in the wings whose cases we re waiting in the wings whose cases were not taken forward, there may be no evidence. keir starmer is right that we need to ask the cps about that. it is not impossible but the reason they were not taken forward is because this man appeared to be so dangerous with the deliberate strategy of campaigning of rape that they would never imagine he would be released at this time and did not feel it was in the public interest to put the victims through many more cases. it is hard to know if he would

, favours, in fa ct board, nick hardwick, favours, in fact is he wants a public consultation on whetheropened up, whetherjustice should not only be done but seem to be done. it's opened to the public for insta nce done. it's opened to the public for instance in canada. there are cost of locations, there are implications for victims perhaps having to relive their experience —— there are cost implications. and also whether the victims knew this would be public and allow the case to be assessed for risk. the critical thing is kabaddi further charges, i think that's very difficult. it's not entirely impossible. there are issues about the passage of time, about the effect of the publicity in the original trial that might have on victims, but the cps remain under a duty to consider any evidence that the police provide to them to look at charging, and if there's a realistic prospect of conviction then they must charges. clive colman, many thanks, our legal affairs correspondent. sales of new cars fell last year, for the first time in six years. the industry body, the society of motor manufactu

the chairman of the board, nick hardwick, says he recognises there's a lack of transparency in the systemd will be launching a public consultation. our home affairs correspondent, daniel sandford, has more. for six years, john worboys cruised smart areas of london in his black cab looking for women to drug and rape. when he was finally caught, thejudge said he'd serve a minimum of eight years in prison, and said he wouldn't be released until he was no longer a threat to women. worboys would show young women he picked up in his cab large wads of cash, saying he'd recently won big at the casino. then he'd offer them champagne, which he'd spiked with sedatives, and rape them. the judge gave him what's known as an indeterminate sentence, under which people are only freed once they're no longer considered dangerous. the parole board has decided worboys will be released this month under supervision after spending less than ten years in prison. i've spoken to one of my clients, who is absolutely horrified and really, really distressed that nobody had the courtesy to inform her, so she's in the m

this morning the cherith the parole board, nick hardwick, responded to criticism of the release ofjohnboys. he said... let's talk to clive coleman, our legal affairs correspondent. the sort of sentencejohn the sort of sentence john warboys was given originally, an indeterminate sentence, there has been controversy about those, have and their? absolutely, it is called an indeterminate sentence for public protection. the sentences were brought in some years ago, when they we re brought in some years ago, when they were really for cases when there we re very were really for cases when there were very persistent and dangerous offenders who were coming to the end offenders who were coming to the end of their sentences and therefore had to be released, there was nothing that could be done to keep them in prison and protect the public, so the sentences were introduced term was given, as it was tojohn warboys, but they could be detained in prison if they continued to be a risk, a danger to the public. the regime was that it was up to the offender, effectively, to prove that they were no longer

this has been welcomed by the parole board, its chair, nick hardwick, an advocate of greater transparency a couple of days ago that the decision to release warboys, who served his minimum tariff of eight years, he said the decision had not been taken lightly, was ta ken said the decision had not been taken lightly, was taken by a panel of experienced people who considered a wealth of evidence, but as we are hearing the victims are very unhappy about the fact that he is coming out so about the fact that he is coming out so soon, they do not believe he has served a long enough time, and they feel that they have to now go ahead with this challenge to try to keep this man behind bars. thank you. a couple accused of imprisoning and torturing their 13 children have appeared in court in california. david and louise turpin were arrested last weekend, after one of their daughters escaped from the family home and called the police. the siblings, aged between two and 29, are said to be severely malnourished. the turpins appeared in court hours after prosecutors detailed the horrific abuse allegation

had spoken to the victims' commissioner, baroness newlove, and the chair of the parole board, nick hardwickast 18 people are reported to have been killed and dozens injured — including civilians — in an explosion in syria's northwestern city of idlib. the syrian 0bservatory for human rights said the explosion targeted the headquarters of a minor rebel faction in the city. the syrian army has been advancing on the region, which is the largest remaining rebel—held area in the north of the country. police in sweden have said that an explosion outside an underground station — that killed a 60—year—old man — was most likely caused by a hand grenade. the incident happened at the varby gard metro station in stockholm. a woman nearby was also hurt. a police spokesman said an object exploded when he picked it up. the incident is not believed to be terrorism—related. president emmanuel macron of france has led tributes to the people that we re has led tributes to the people that were killed in paris three years ago. commemorations were held at the offices of the satirical magazine charlie hebdo to re

said he has spoken to victims‘ commissioner baroness newlove, and the chair of the parole board nick hardwick more are missing after a dinky sank off the libyan coast. it is thought to be the first migrant shipwreck of 2018. the east coast of north america is shivering in a record—breaking freeze. it comes after a massive snow storm that reached as far south as florida. temperatures are forecast to fall below minus 29 degrees celsius, as andrew plant reports. the new year has brought new record low temperatures to america‘s east coast. a weather system bringing blizzards, freezing winds, and thermometers falling below —20 celsius. in these conditions, the homeless are particularly vulnerable. in chicago, coats and blankets are being handed out. this shelter in boston are setting up dozens of extra beds. this kitchen in washington, dc is handing out extra meals. the fear is those sleeping outside could freeze. i don‘t know if we have recorded any deaths based on the weather yet, but i think it is entirely possible. we are trying to help in any way we can. we are opening the centre between meal

said he has spoken to victims‘ commissioner baroness newlove, and the chair of the parole board nick hardwickd dozens more are feared missing after a dinghy carrying migrants sank off the libyan coast. the italian coastguard says 84 people were rescued on saturday, in what is thought to have been the first migrant shipwreck of 2018. it was one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs of modern times. in 2003 the complete genetic code of a human being, the genome, was published. by the end of this year, it‘s hoped this code will help thousands of nhs patients who have rare diseases and unexplained conditions. this wouldn‘t have been possible without families taking part in the ‘genome project‘. ben schofield went to meet one of them. this is you in the incubator. for 19 years, doctors treated the symptoms of alex masterson without knowing what caused them. medics thought it was one rare condition, but genetic tests proved otherwise. alex had 28 operations. every time he went to see a doctor or paediatrician, it was always something else that was wrong. he had a skin condition, then his

had spoken to the victims‘ commissioner, baroness newlove, and the chair of the parole board, nick hardwicka merkel, says she's optimistic she'll be able to form a new coalition government, but admits there is still a lot of work ahead. she's entering a new round of talks in a bid to end months of political stalemate. no new government has been formed since the election in september. damien mcguinness reports from berlin. a key moment for the leader of europe's most powerful country. these talks could be angela merkel‘s last chance to form a stable government, otherwise germany might face the uncertainty of fresh elections. but mrs merkel is optimistic that a deal can be reached. translation: i think we can succeed. we intend to work very swiftly and intensively, always keeping in mind what the people of germany expect from their politicians — to solve their problems and create the conditions so that people can really get involved in our country. i'm entering these talks optimistically, though it's clear to me that we have a lot of work to do in the coming days. but we are willing to take o

just on that question of transparency, nick hardwick, the current chairman of the parole board, saidso the pa role would like the law changed so the parole board is obliged or has the option to give an explanation. at the moment it cannot tell the public why it has reached its decision. is that view you share? it is. it is something i have actually been speaking about before this case came to light in the fact that when you go foran to light in the fact that when you go for an appeal there is a judgment in the public domain, and i have been asking that corrupts parole board should give a similarjudgment so board should give a similarjudgment so there is that open transparency, because it is a very closed hearing. victims can give their statement to a parole hearing, and you just then wait for this letter or telephone calls to notify you of the decision pa role calls to notify you of the decision parole has made. the time is right, i think, and parole has made. the time is right, ithink, and if parole has made. the time is right, i think, and if the government needs —— need to change

what's your response to this letter mps have written to nick hardwick the chairman of the parole boardin fear of their lives because he may have their home addresses? well, i can completely understand why the mps have written that letter. it is fairto mps have written that letter. it is fair to say thatjohn mps have written that letter. it is fair to say that john warboys' victims in london are particularly concerned because of the type of predatory behaviour he displayed. he ke pt predatory behaviour he displayed. he kept the names and addresses of his victims, the police found that afterwards. also he's a taxi driver, he often drove them home after his horrible offences were committed. i completely understand why mps in london have called for this restriction. 0n london have called for this restriction. on a wider point, we are questioning the parole board's decision generally to release this man, sucha decision generally to release this man, such a short time after his conviction. it really again shows that the cjs doesn't deal with rape and sexual violence very well. that's why we

said he has spoken to victims' commissioner baroness newlove, and the chair of the parole board nick hardwickave drowned and dozens more are feared missing after a dinghy carrying migrants sank off the libyan coast. the italian coastguard says 84 people were rescued on saturday in what is thought to have been the first migrant shipwreck of 2018. it was one of the most significant scientific the growing number of men are being targeted by stalkers. around 450,000 men in england and wales experienced stocking over the course of the year but according to data from 41 police forces, only 1800 stalking offences by men have been recorded by officers over the past three years. the australian city of sydney has experienced its hottest weather in nearly 80 years. temperatures reached a sweltering 47.3 celsius. there have been several major bushfires and athletes have struggled to complete their matches. rylee carlson reports. these fans dug out their umbrellas to watch matches in 47 celsius. not quite a record but still hot enough to fry an egg on the pavement. parts of the southern hemisphere are exp

interestingly, nick hardwick the chairman of the parole board has indicated he would welcome the opportunityrance, we gather it is likely he will be released in the next few day, certainly the next few weeks and there are questions about the conditions of how he is released. the terms and conditions of his release, he will go straight from a prison to the community at large, he is not going to an open prison which is not going to an open prison which is often the case. it is perfectly right very careful consideration is given indeed to the terms and conditions of his release, i am sure that will be done, and again, that was raised by a number of colleagues and david gauke made that clear, that he recognises that too. the pa role that he recognises that too. the parole board are coming to give evidence to the justice stitty in a couple of weeks' time, forgive me if i don't go into details because i don't want to prejudice the questions we will be asking them about that. you are right to raise that issue, that there have to be stringent conditions but i don't wa nt to stringent conditions but