Paul Bernardo parole hearing: Live updates

Paul Bernardo, one of Canada’s most notorious killers, is seeking parole at the medium security La Macaza Institution in Quebec. He was transferred there from an Ontario maximum-security prison last year, to significant public outcry.

Bernardo has been denied parole twice in the past. Follow along for live updates.

10 a.m. EST: On the agenda

Six victim impact statements will be read at the hearing. The two Parole Board of Canada commissioners who will make the decision says they have studied Bernardo’s file, but are seeking complementary information. Their focus, they say, is on risk assessment.

Bernardo will speak last, before the commissioners deliberate. They could give their decision on the spot, but have 15 days by law to render a decision.

9:40 a.m. EST: Hearing begins

The parole hearing has gotten underway at LaMacaza medium security institution, about two hours from Montreal.

Paul Bernardo is now 60 years old. He has been behind bars for more than 30 years.

Three representatives of the Parole Board of Canada will be overseeing procedures.

More details to come.