Justice Minister Naomi Long has stated that public trust in the justice system has been compromised following the temporary release of convicted murderer Gary Anderson. Anderson, who was serving a 15-year sentence for the murder of Karol Kelly, escaped while attending his father's funeral in Londonderry last week.
Long announced plans for an independent review into the circumstances of Anderson's release, which was granted by a judge despite concerns over the risks he posed. The review aims to clarify procedural failures that led to this incident and restore confidence in the system.