FILE: Paul Bernardo in Kingston Penitentiary on Nov. 8, 1995. Postmedia Network File Photo/SunMedia

Parole board 'working' to have Paul Bernardo victims' families attend hearing

A lawyer representing the families said they had been denied the right to deliver their statements in person at upcoming hearing

· National Post

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.

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