Tony Hudgell’s birth mother to stay in prison

Justice secretary believes Jody Simpson may cause serious harm if released now

The justice secretary Dominic Raab has said that a mother who was due to be released from prison tomorrow presents a significant risk of causing serious harm which cannot be safely managed through the usual licence conditions. She will continue to be detained while the Parole Board considers her case.

The prisoner is Jody Simpson, who was sentenced to 10…