Parole Board ‘Working’ to Have Bernardo Victims’ Families Attend Hearing In-Person

Parole Board ‘Working’ to Have Bernardo Victims’ Families Attend Hearing In-Person
Paul Bernardo is shown in this courtroom sketch during Ontario court proceedings via video link in Napanee, Ont., on Oct. 5, 2018. The Canadian Press/Greg Banning
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The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo’s parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.

A lawyer representing the families of two teenage girls murdered by notorious killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at Bernardo’s upcoming parole hearing. The issue was raised by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre during question period in the House of Commons Wednesday.