CONTROVERSY over the fate of Moors murderer Myra Hindley has put Pendle MP Gordon Prentice at odds with Home Secretary Jack Straw,

He says politicians should keep their noses out of jail sentences imposed by courts of law and leave justice to the judiciary.

Mr Prentice was drawn into the debate after a parliamentary question to Jack Straw.

He asked the Home Secretary if under the European Convention of Human Rights, which is about to be assimilated into English law, Myra Hindley had the right to challenge a recent decision which could mean she will stay in jail until she dies.

Mr Straw confirmed that the right to a judicial review was already the right of any prisoner.

Speaking later, Mr Prentice said: "I don't think it is the job of politicians to decide sentences on individual cases.

"Politicians should stick to making the law and should leave its interpretation to the judges."

He wanted to make it clear he was not defending Myra Hindley, but said it was wrong to have justice by tabloid.

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