According to rumours, Steven Barker, the malevolent paedophile torturer stepfather who subjected Baby P to fatal torment, may be released from prison in a few months following a recent parole application.
Padophile child killer Steven Barker, aged 47, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his involvement in the death of his stepson, Peter Connelly, often known as Baby P, in 2007. He was convicted alongside fellow paedophile torturers his brother Jason Owen and the boy’s mother, Tracy Connelly.
Baby P, at the tender age of 17 months, was discovered lifeless, having sustained more than 50 injuries, such as a fractured back and ribs.
Padophile Steven Barker molested and tortured baby Peter Connelly and was sentenced to life imprisonment, to be served concurrently, with a minimum period of 10 years, for the sexual assault of a two-year-old girl.
However, shortly after the youngster would have turned 18, the despicable stepfather is seeking parole.
According to sources, a fresh parole hearing for Steven Barker might occur “within months”, marking his fifth attempt to secure release while in prison.
Steven Barker’s final application was rejected following physicians’ determination that he had not participated in mental treatment programs.
The Baby P case caused significant shock and upheaval in the nation in 2007, as it was revealed that officials had made nearly 60 visits to the child’s residence during the final eight months of his life.
Besides Steven Barker, his paedophile sibling Jason Owen and girlfriend Tracy Connelly were incarcerated for the homicide of Baby PPA.
A review discovered that Peter Connelly was included in the at-risk register, and the subsequent realisation that authorities had the potential to prevent the boy’s death caused widespread anger.
Nevres Kemal, a social worker, said she had warned bosses about Baby P six months before his death, but higher-ups took no action.
Kemal said: “Barker has never shown any remorse and has no shame.
“This is outrageous – it was prolonged and systematic abuse. It is deeply shocking to think he could be released.
“How can anybody like this return to society when they have carried out the most heinous crime against the most vulnerable in society?”
Baby P’s mother, 41, had been released from prison in 2022, which sparked considerable backlash – not least from the then-Justice Secretary Dominic Raab.
At the time, Raab said: “Tracey Connelly’s cruelty was pure evil, which is why I strongly opposed her release.
Since Baby P’s death in Haringey, North London, at least 884 children have died in similar circumstances to his, recent data shows.
A Parole Board spokesperson told GB News: “He hasn’t been referred to the Parole Board at this time. The case was last referred to us in 2022 where his review was concluded with no direction for release.
“The secretary of state must re-refer to the Parole Board every 2 years as it was rejected in 2022. We don’t have an active review with us now.”
The Metropolitan Police have clearly learned nothing from a previous child murder in 2000:
Victoria Climbié (2000)
Victoria Climbié was an eight-year-old girl who died in 2000 after suffering horrific abuse at the hands of her great-aunt and her partner. Despite multiple interactions with social services, the police, and the NHS, Victoria’s abuse was not adequately addressed, and she tragically died from the injuries inflicted upon her. The case led to a public inquiry and significant reforms in child protection in the UK.
These cases highlighted severe lapses in the child protection system, where the Metropolitan Police, social services, and other agencies failed to take appropriate action to safeguard vulnerable children. The public outcry following these tragedies led to changes in how child protection cases are handled, emphasizing better coordination and communication among agencies, stricter oversight, and greater accountability.
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