Angus killer Tasmin Glass has been granted parole half way through her 10-year-prison sentence.
Glass was jailed in 2019 after being convicted of culpable homicide for her pivotal role in the murder of Steven Donaldson in Kirriemuir.
The Parole Board for Scotland revealed its decision to Steven’s family on Friday afternoon, shortly after the parole hearing took place.
Conditions were imposed, including that Glass must not live in Angus or Dundee, and she must not approach the Donaldson family.
It has not been confirmed when she will be released.
‘Granted release on licence’
The Donaldson family learned of the decision in an email from a victim liaison officer.
It states: “The Parole Board for Scotland has now concluded its consideration of the case of Tasmin Glass.
“In order for the board to grant release on parole licence it must be satisfied that the level of risk posed by the individual can be managed safely in the community.
“The board was satisfied on this matter and has therefore granted release on licence.”
The email goes on to explain the conditions imposed on the Angus killer.
Glass was told: “You shall not enter the areas of county of Angus and the city of Dundee as defined by your supervising officer.
“You shall not approach or communicate in any way, or attempt to approach or communicate in any way, either directly of indirectly with the Donaldson family without the prior approval of your supervising officer and subject to any restrictions that officer may impose.”
Decision made at third parole hearing
The decision came after the parole board met for the third time.
At two previous hearings, earlier this year in February and May, no decision was reached due to “lack of information”.
It also comes after a campaign by The Courier and Steven’s family which believes Glass should remain in prison.
Our A Voice for Victims campaign states that those convicted of violent crimes, like Glass, should not automatically be considered for parole having served just half their sentence.
The campaign was backed by national charities, politicians and other victims of crime, including Linda McDonald who was left for dead by Dundee murderer Robbie McIntosh.
The trauma the Donaldsons were put through by the parole system was raised at Holyrood with First Minister John Swinney committing to looking at the points made.
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