Baby P’s mother could be released months after being taken back to prison | United Kingdom | News
The mother of Baby P, the unnamed toddler who was abused to the point of death, could be released from prison just months after being recalled. Tracey Connelly, 42, faces a return to prison for breaching her license conditions in September, marking the second time she has been returned to custody for flouting release rules.
Amid public outcry, she learned her case was being submitted for the fifth time to the Parole Board, which holds the power to either allow her immediate release or reject the appeal, which could extend her imprisonment two additional years.
In 2009, Connelly was given an indeterminate sentence of a minimum of five years for covering up the horrific injuries of her 17-month-old son and allowing his death in her care at their home in Tottenham, north from London. The child suffered more than 50 injuries in eight months, until his death on August 3, 2007.
Given his indeterminate sentence, the prospect of Connelly’s eventual release rests with the Parole Board. A close source revealed: “Connelly believes the Parole Board will rule in his favor.”
It is understood that Connelly’s legal representatives will say she no longer poses a threat to society, according to Mail Online. Connelly herself claims the police were harsh in sending her back to prison a second time, saying the offenses under her license were negligible.
She was sent back behind bars for the first time in 2015 after selling nude photos on the internet, and once again found herself recalled just over two years after her release, reports the Mirror. Facing strict licensing conditions upon her release, such as electronic tagging, reporting relationships, monitoring web usage, and adhering to a curfew, Connelly also faced restrictions on where she could go, particularly to avoid casualties and protect children.
The Parole Board said: “We can confirm that Tracey Connelly’s parole review has been referred to the Parole Board by the Secretary of State for Justice and is following standard procedures. “
Adding that “Parole Board decisions focus solely on the risk a prisoner might pose to the public if released and whether that risk is manageable in the community.”
