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Double jeopardy killer William Dunlop refused move to open prison

  • William Dunlop, who murdered Julie Hogg in 1989, has been denied transfer to an open prison despite the Parole Board's recommendation.
  • Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated that public protection is the top priority in blocking Dunlop's transfer.
  • Julie Hogg's family expressed relief, praising Mahmood for her decision and highlighting the importance of victim protection.
  • Dunlop was convicted in 2006 as the first individual tried under revised double jeopardy laws after Hogg's mother, Ann Ming, campaigned for legal changes.
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Killer jailed after double jeopardy law change denied move to open prison

The Parole Board recommended William Dunlop be moved but Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood blocked the transfer.

·London, United Kingdom
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Daily Express broke the news in United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
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