Justice Secretary Blocks Open Prison Move for Jimmy Mizen’s Killer
The brutal killing of a teenager in a London bakery nearly two decades ago is back in the national spotlight tonight, after a dramatic intervention at the highest level of government.
Justice Secretary David Lammy has stepped in to block the transfer of Jimmy Mizen’s killer to an open prison, overturning a recommendation made by the Parole Board. The decision comes after deep concern over the offender’s behaviour and what it reveals about accountability, remorse and public protection.
Jimmy Mizen was just 16 years old when he was killed in 2008. An argument inside a south London bakery ended with a glass dish being thrown at him, shattering and cutting his neck. Jimmy bled to death at the scene. His killer, Jake Fahri, was later sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 14 years.
After serving that minimum term, Fahri was released on licence in 2023. But that release was short lived. He was recalled to prison after it emerged that he had been releasing drill music under a false name, with lyrics widely seen as referencing the killing. At first, Fahri denied the music was about him. He later admitted he was the artist behind it.
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Earlier this month, the Parole Board ruled that while Fahri should remain in custody, he could be moved to an open prison, a setting with far fewer restrictions and the possibility of release on day licence. The board said this would allow him to reflect on his behaviour and failures to be open and honest.
That recommendation has now been firmly rejected.
David Lammy’s intervention was made, according to the Ministry of Justice, on the grounds of public protection. And for Jimmy’s family, it has brought a measure of relief. His mother, Margaret Mizen, said she was shocked by the original proposal and believes the decision shows her son’s killer has not changed his attitude or taken responsibility for his actions.
This case matters far beyond one individual. It raises serious questions about how the justice system balances rehabilitation with accountability and how victims’ families are affected when offenders appear to profit from or glorify their crimes. It also sends a clear message that behaviour after release, including honesty and respect for licence conditions, carries real consequences.
Jimmy Mizen’s parents have spent years promoting peace and forgiveness through the Mizen Foundation. But tonight’s decision underlines a hard truth. Public confidence in justice depends on trust, transparency and protection.
We will continue to follow this story closely and bring you any further developments as they happen. Stay with us for ongoing coverage and the stories that matter.
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