The case of Tony Martin, the British farmer jailed for shooting (and killing) a burglar, is more complex than is sometimes suggested on this side of the Atlantic, but he certainly ought to have been granted parole by now. However, as this report revealed:

“Parole Board lawyers are opposing Mr Martin’s early release arguing that burglars are members of the public who need protecting from violent householders.”

In the event, Martin lost his bid for freedom.