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Father of Stephen Lawrence says he can accept killer's release if he shows remorse

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January 02, 2025

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Father of Stephen Lawrence says he can accept killer's release if he shows remorse

The father of Stephen Lawrence has said he would accept one of the teenager's killers being released if he can show remorse.

A parole hearing could take place this year in the case of David Norris, one of only two of the killers of the 18-year-old to have ever been brought to justice.

Stephen's father, Neville Lawrence, has said he is not satisfied with Norris getting parole, but added that he could accept it if the murderer could show he had changed.

"He would have to say he was sorry for killing Stephen and that he had changed his ways and apologise to our family," he told the Daily Mail.

"I am not satisfied with him getting parole but what I am saying is: if he can show remorse and show he's changed then I will accept that. It's not that I'm OK with it but, if someone shows they know they did something wrong and have changed, then I can accept that."

MEER VERHALEN VAN The Guardian

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