Reform UK Deputy Claims Lucy Connolly Mistreated in Peterborough Prison
Reform UK Deputy Claims Lucy Connolly Mistreated in Peterborough Prison

Reform UK Deputy Claims Lucy Connolly Mistreated in Peterborough Prison

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Lucy Connolly, jailed for a racially charged tweet following the Southport murders, has reportedly suffered mistreatment while incarcerated at HMP Peterborough, according to Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice. Tice described Connolly being forcibly moved to a wing housing the most violent prisoners, subjected to 23-hour lockdown, and restrained with excessively tight handcuffs that left visible bruises on her wrists. He characterized the conditions and treatment as politically motivated and highlighted concerns about her safety, noting the wing's history of drug issues and prisoner deaths. In response to such cases, Tice is introducing "Lucy's Bill," a proposal allowing the public to trigger mass appeals or reviews of sentences perceived as too harsh or lenient, aiming to bolster confidence in the justice system and prevent miscarriages. The bill would enable scrutiny by the Criminal Cases Review Commission to reassess controversial sentences, reflecting a call for a "treble check" of judicial decisions. Connolly's case has drawn criticism from senior politicians and stirred debate on sentencing fairness and prison conditions.

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