Multiple prison sources have confirmed that one-punch killer Kieran Loveridge drank hand sanitizer and expressed anxiety ahead of a parole decision. Loveridge was hospitalized after this incident. The family of his victim, Thomas Kelly, has criticized the lack of communication from the parole authority regarding their decision to grant Loveridge parole. The family believes they should have been informed of the grounds on which the decision was made and what restrictions would be imposed. Corrections Minister Anoulack Chanthivong has stated that some information cannot be communicated to families for privacy reasons, but has tasked his department with looking into the matter.
The Kelly family is advocating for changes to the parole system to ensure that victims’ families are kept informed about the progress of inmates and the decisions made regarding their release. They believe that families should be advised of courses being taken by inmates in prison and their behavior behind bars so they can form opinions and support or oppose parole decisions. The lack of transparency in the current system has left the Kelly family feeling blindsided and uninformed about the parole decision regarding Loveridge. They believe that they have a vested interest in his rehabilitation and want to be involved in the process.
Corrections Minister Anoulack Chanthivong has acknowledged the concerns raised by the Kelly family and stated that the department is looking into the parole matter, including the support provided to the family. He has emphasized the importance of families knowing what information can and cannot be shared with them before they decide whether to make a parole submission. The Minister has also highlighted the need for more communication and transparency in the parole system so that families understand what is happening behind bars and can be more involved in the decision-making process.
The incident involving Loveridge drinking hand sanitizer and expressing anxiety about the parole decision has raised questions about his rehabilitation and readiness to re-enter the community. The Kelly family hopes that Loveridge has changed and will become a decent person in the community. They believe that the parole system should be redesigned to ensure that victims’ families have a better understanding of what is happening with inmates and are given the opportunity to be more involved in the rehabilitation process. By advocating for these changes, the Kelly family hopes to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future and to ensure that victims’ families have a voice in the parole process.
The lack of communication and transparency in the parole system has left victims’ families feeling neglected and uninformed about the progress of inmates and the decisions made regarding their release. The Kelly family’s experience with the parole decision regarding Kieran Loveridge has highlighted the need for changes to the system to ensure that families are kept informed and involved in the rehabilitation process. By advocating for these changes, the Kelly family is pushing for a more victim-centered approach to parole decisions and a greater emphasis on transparency and communication with families.
