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- WorldVenables parole hearing to remain private, with victim attendance distinct from public accessThe Parole Board will hear Jon Venables’ latest parole bid in private. BBC UK reports that the board cited concerns for his safety if he gave evidence in a public hearing; Denise Fergus sought a public hearing to address misinformation and its retraumatising impact. Victims can attend private hearings under national reforms, and Fergus’s spokeswoman previously said her application to observe had been granted.1 min