John Nakuta discusses the implication of Thomas Florin’s parole appeal to be heard by the Supreme Court
February 7, 2025
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The Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal that could change how parole is applied to life-sentenced prisoners. The case involves Thomas Florin, who was convicted of murdering and cooking his wife, Monika Florin, in Swakopmund in December, 1999.
At the time he committed the crimes, Namibia’s parole laws allowed prisoners serving life sentences to apply for parole after ten years. However, new laws passed after his sentencing changed parole rules. Under the Correctional Service Act, life-sentenced prisoners must now serve at least 25 years before they can be considered for parole.
John Nakuta joined Daybreak to help us make sense of what this case’s outcome means for are inmates waiting to become eligible for parole.
