Early day motion · EDM 1205 · 15 Dec 2010

BRINGING MURDERERS TO JUSTICE

Tabled by Mr David Winnick (Labour) 10 signatures

The motion

That this Housewelcomes the conviction of Mark Weston, found guilty of the murder of Vikki Thompson in 1995; notes the second trial came about only as a result of the change in 2005 in thelaw on double jeopardy since Weston was previously tried in 1996 for the murder and found not guilty; further notes the satisfaction of Ms Thompson's family, who describe her as the perfect wife and mother; and believes that nomatter how long it may take those who take human life must be brought to justice.

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