An Aberdeen sex attack survivor has been banned from watching her rapist's parole hearing after being told it would not be "fair" on him.

41-year-old Yvonne Duncan fought for the right to speak to the parole board when they make a decision on whether to release rapist Martyn Daniel, 42, from prison.

However, the board refused her the opportunity to state her case in person in order to keep him behind bars.

Now, they have written to Yvonne, denying her the chance to watch today's hearing.

Speaking to the Record , mum-of-three Yvonne, from Aberdeen, said: "They've told me I don't have the right to be there as it's at the discretion of the chair of the hearing and they have decided not to let me witness what goes on.

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