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Independent review announced into release of killer Gary Anderson

Phil Copple will lead the review, which will examine the decisions behind Anderson’s release after criticism from victims’ advocates and officials.

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On Thursday, Naomi Long announced the appointment of Phil Copple, a former director general of operations in HM Prison and Probation Service, to lead the independent review into Anderson’s release

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Gary Anderson: Minister says lessons must be learned from on-the-run killer case

Naomi Long publishes the terms of reference for an independent review into the circumstances relating to the compassionate temporary release of Gary Anderson.

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Independent review announced into release of killer Gary Anderson

Anderson, who was convicted of the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry in 2018, absconded during leave to attend a funeral.

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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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