Gary Glitter Parole Denied, Remains in Prison

Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, remains in prison after the Parole Board refused his latest application for release following his 2015 conviction for sexually abusing three schoolgirls between 1975 and 1980. Glitter was automatically released in February 2023 after serving half his 16-year sentence but was swiftly recalled for allegedly accessing child abuse material online, breaching his licence conditions. The Parole Board's decision was based on the ongoing risk he poses to the public, particularly children, and focused on risk management, evidence of behavior change, and the impact on victims. Their decision followed a paper review, and Glitter was not permitted to address the board directly. He will be eligible for another review at a date set by the Ministry of Justice, but if parole is not granted, he will remain in custody until his sentence expires in February 2031. Additionally, Glitter was declared bankrupt earlier this year after failing to pay damages to a victim.