Petition calls for Claire Chick's killer to be held in highest rated prison category
More than 1,000 people have backed the campaign by Claire's family
Last updated 5th Jun 2025
More than 1.000 people have now signed a petition by the family of murdered Plymouth university lecturer Claire Chick.
It calls for those who've committed the most serious articles to be held in a category A prison.
Earlier this year 53 year old Paul Butler, from the city's Stangray Avenue was jailed for a minimum of 27 years for the murder of the 48-year old.
Claire's family say he's being held in a category C - or training and resettlement prison - which is known for its efforts to help inmates develop new skills for life afterwards.
They think he should be in a category A which 'manage and monitor the most dangerous offenders'.
The Ministry of Justice says it doesn't comment on individual cases.
The petition can be found here
For more about the judge's sentencing remarks click here