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More than 24 hours after the second wave of prisoners were released, the dynamic duo welcomed abuse victim Elizabeth Hudson to the show.

Martin Underwood was jailed for six years after hitting and wounding her and holding a knife to her face. He also abused several of his former partners before being put behind bars.

Earlier this week she was told her abusive ex-husband could be eligible for parole in December as part of the new scheme. Fortunately, this decision was overturned, but it was warned that he could be released in June.

Richard suggested that “the minister does not understand her own policy” as he questioned Elizabeth about the change in Martin’s release date.

Elizabeth began, “Obviously there’s some relief around that, absolutely. I feel completely vindicated in a way where I feel like I’m being listened to. However, there is still so much fog surrounding this policy – ​​it makes no sense.

“If he is not eligible for home confinement because of the crimes he committed, then those are the same crimes that would disqualify him from parole, except he is still eligible for parole. So I think you are right with the minister. doesn’t understand its own policies.”

Susanna added: “I mean, there’s two things, right? One, why on earth was he eligible for parole, because we thought as a society we were assured that domestic violence would not qualify for parole.

‘It seemed to be a technicality that the actual crime and sentence for which he is eligible is one not associated with domestic violence which stunned everyone because he had been convicted of other crimes which clearly put him in a domestic abuser. “

She continued: “But the point I am putting to the Attorney General is that he is subject to two indefinite restraining orders. He did not violate this.

“But one of your campaigns is: If someone is subject to an indefinite restraining order, how does he qualify for early release from prison? And we’ve clarified: it doesn’t affect it.

“It’s not a conviction, it’s just an order and that’s why they are eligible for parole,” the TV presenter grumbled. Richard noted: “If they violate the order, it will come into effect, but otherwise it will have no effect whatsoever.”

Elizabeth agreed: “It’s crazy. “It’s such an obvious thing to do and I can’t believe no one in government has seen this as a very, very easy measure to ensure that the most dangerous offenders are not released early.”

The controversial plan sparked debate on X – formerly known as Twitter – as fans shared their thoughts online.

One user said angrily: ‘Fine, keep it there for another ten years. Evil, violent man,” while another user echoed, “In my opinion, Elizabeth is a very brave lady.

“If holding a knife to her throat isn’t violent, perhaps the MP, who clearly doesn’t know her own policies, should visit Elizabeth’s ex and see if she thinks it isn’t violent.”

Meanwhile, another argued: “I understand the fear of early release, but play devil’s advocate: won’t it make him even angrier and take revenge?!

A fourth commented: “Unfortunately this woman’s ex doesn’t have a full life term yet so he will be released at some point. That’s nothing new and happens all the time. Even though it sucks.”

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