Metro.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Jack Straw has been accused of allowing politics to 'cloud his judgment' over the delayed release of the seriously ill Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs.
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
• Justice secretary to lose veto over release of lifers • Parole Board says public opinion clouded judgment The justice secretary, Jack Straw, is to lose his last remaining powers to block the release of prisoners such as Ronnie Biggs, it emerged today as he was criticised for allowing public opinion to cloud his judgment over the release of the Great Train Robber. Sir David...
The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Justice Secretary Jack Straw was accused today of allowing politics to cloud his judgment over the release of Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs.
BBC News (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Public opinion swayed Justice Secretary Jack Straw's decision on releasing Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs, the Parole Board head says.
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
... last week, Mr Straw could lose the power early next year.He exercised it this summer when he kept Biggs inside despite a recommendation by the Parole Board that the 80-year-old be released. Mr Straw later released Biggs on compassionate grounds because of ill-health.The board that considered Biggs' case said the Great Train Robber should be let out because he presented no threat...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
... last week, Mr Straw could lose the power early next year.He exercised it this summer when he kept Biggs inside despite a recommendation by the Parole Board that the 80-year-old be released. Mr Straw later released Biggs on compassionate grounds because of ill-health.The board that considered Biggs' case said the Great Train Robber should be let out because he presented no threat...
Off The Post (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009
Uh, where’s Highbury gone? Ronnie Biggs’ health has improved so much since his release from prison that he is planning a trip to watch Arsenal. The Gunners fan hasn’t seen his team play live since being convicted of his part in the Great Train Robbery in the 1960s. The 80-year-old was given compassionate release from jail in [...]
The First Post (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Ronnie Biggs, the Great Train Robber who was freed in August after doctors said he had only weeks, if not days, to live, is now apparently well enough…
Metro.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs has recovered from being 'close to death' and now feels well enough to watch his beloved Arsenal, according to reports.
Evening Standard - News (Free subscription) | 11/03/2009
EXCLUSIVE: Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs won his freedom after doctors said he was so ill he had only weeks to live
Serena's Secret Panties (Free subscription) | 11/28/2009
... mail checks due to to the relationship between the British and Spanish authorities. (Basically the Ronnie Biggs factor!) My P&P prices have been updated to reflect the new system, unfortunately you’ll find that some services have become more expensive, so to make up for the extra cost, I will now include free photo sets with those more dear prices. Please see the new costs here I...
Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009
Justice Secretary Jack Straw is giving up his power to veto the releases of serious criminals in the wake of the Ronnie Biggs parole row.The Secretary of State was able to overturn Parole Board decisions covering 430 serious criminals and killers.But he will surrender the final say over those sentenced before 2005 to 15 years in jail or more when a new clause - to be enacted in the new...
The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/17/2009
Jack Straw the Justice Secretary is to give up all responsibility for the release of prisoners in the wake of the Ronnie Biggs row.
Railway Eye (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
... (' They party like b*stards ' - Time Out). And in particular their vocal support for the 'Free Ronnie Biggs' campaign. The success of which caused considerable anger in the railway community. As former Chief Operating Officer Peter Rayner said: "One can't forget and one has to be clear that driver Mills... died as a result of injuries from criminals. "Driver Mills was a...
Sky News (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
... happened to the music company he was bragging about days after michaels death?get a job.do like ronnie biggs did sign autographs for money. Posted By :joan marghani Sharron!your comment doesn't make any sense! are you trying to say that through beatings he has got to where he is? and that had no link as to why Michael was the way he was, are you also trying to say that we are all...
