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Parole Board refuses to reverse Stephen Ling release decision

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Steven Ling was jailed for life in 1998 for murdering Joanne Tulip , 29 , on Christmas Day 1997 .

Ling admitted rape but the charge was left to lie on file meaning he has not been classed as a sex offender.

Board was asked by the Lord Chancellor to reconsider its September ruling Ling should be released.

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34

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semi-formal

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English

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44

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