Thank you for contacting me about the prospect of the release of Robert Brown.
This was an appalling crime and my thoughts remain with Joanna Simpson's family and friends. I understand that the public is concerned that Mr. Brown is due to be released from prison on licence in November, which is the halfway point of his sentence.
I can assure you that the Secretary of State for Justice is giving this case his closest personal attention and that he will do everything in his power to keep the most dangerous offenders behind bars.
I will continue to monitor this issue closely.
Thank you again for taking the time to contact me.