Inquiry will look into why dangerous driver was out on parole

Monday, 27 July 2015 00:00

Gwen Valentine was killed on the Tholt-y-Will

Tynwald has given unanimous backing to launch an independent inquiry into why a prisoner who killed a tourist last year was out on parole.

Three weeks after his release from prison St John's man Donovan Kitching killed 62-year-old Gwen Valentine on the Tholt-y-Will - he was driving dangerously.

Home Affairs Minister Juan Watterson says it's important to get an impartial viewpoint:

Kitching is now back behind bars after being sentenced to 10 years in prison - Mr Watterson explains what the inquiry will focus on:

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Inquiry will look into why dangerous driver was out on parole

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