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Tracey Connelly, mother of Baby P, continues her parole bid
Overview
Tracey Connelly, who was jailed in 2009 for causing or allowing the death of her 17-month-old son Peter (known as Baby P) in 2007, has continued her parole hearing after it was previously adjourned for a psychological assessment. Connelly admitted during the hearing that she could be manipulative and opportunistic, acknowledging the lifelong pain caused to her victims. She was initially released in 2022 and previously in 2013, but was recalled to prison both times for breaching parole conditions, most recently in August 2024.
Key points
- Tracey Connelly continued her parole hearing following an adjournment last October for further psychological assessment.
- Connelly was jailed in 2009 for causing or allowing the death of her 17-month-old son Peter in August 2007.
- During the hearing, Connelly admitted to being manipulative and opportunistic, stating she had lied and deceived.
- Connelly was previously released in 2013 and 2022, but was recalled to prison both times for breaching parole conditions, most recently in August 2024.
- The parole panel heard statements from Peter's family detailing the lifelong impact of his death.