A FORMER ‘Miss Hitler’ beauty pageant contestant who has spent the last two years in prison “wishes to build a better life for herself”.

Alice Cutter, originally from Bradford, was jailed for three years back in 2020 for being a member of far-right terrorist group National Action.

Cutter, who was 23 at the time, was one of four neo-Nazi "diehards" convicted of being members of the banned group.

The group, labelled "racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic" by the then-home secretary Amber Rudd, was banned in December 2016.

Cutter, who entered the Miss Hitler beauty contest, had denied ever being a member, despite attending the group's rallies, in which banners reading "Hitler was right" were raised.

She was released following a parole hearing on September 30.

A summary from the hearing says: “Having considered the index offence and the other evidence before it, the panel listed as risk factors those influences which made it more likely that Ms Cutter would re-offend.

“At the time of her offending, these risk factors had included social isolation, relationship issues and difficulties in coping with extreme emotions.

“She displayed poor decision-making and a lack of purpose and structure in her life. Evidence was presented at the hearing regarding Ms Cutter’s progress and custodial conduct during this sentence.

“She had engaged well, had undertaken an accredited programme to address the underlying causes of extremist offending and ways of disengaging.

“The panel heard how well Ms Cutter had demonstrated application of relevant skills and learning while in custody.

“No further work had been identified for Ms Cutter to complete and witnesses considered the proposed risk management plan to be robust enough to manage Ms Cutter in the community.

“In this case, protective factors which would reduce the risk of reoffending were considered to be the support Ms Cutter has from her family and her wish to build a better life for herself.”

If not released by the panel, she would otherwise be released automatically in December this year.

Cutter, now 26, will have to strictly adhere to several licence conditions including living at a designated address, to be of good behaviour, to disclose developing relationships and to report as required for supervision or other appointments.

She will also be subject to electronic tagging, polygraph tests, sign-in times and must provide the details of certain financial transactions.

There will be other limitations regarding contacts, activities and residency and she will also have to meet specified restrictions relating to the use of electronic technology.

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