Carrie Johnson, wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has expressed strong criticism of justice officials following reports that convicted sex offender John Worboys could be transferred from prison to a secure hospital.

Worboys, 69, is currently serving a life sentence for the sexual assault of 16 women. The former London taxi driver, who was convicted of drugging and attacking his victims, was recently moved from Wakefield Prison to HMP Frankland. Authorities have indicated he is on a potential pathway to a high-security psychiatric facility such as Broadmoor, which houses inmates with personality disorders.

This possible move has sparked concern due to the fact that Broadmoor also houses Levi Bellfield, a notorious serial killer and reportedly an associate of Worboys. Carrie Johnson, who was herself a victim of Worboys when she was 19 years old, described the prospect of the transfer and the reported enthusiasm Worboys has expressed about the move as “pretty galling.” She also highlighted her discomfort with reports that prison authorities may be facilitating a reunion between Worboys and Bellfield.

Worboys’s bid for parole was rejected in May, with officials citing concerns about the risk he poses to the public. The transfer to a secure psychiatric hospital would represent a significant change in his detention conditions, moving him from a conventional prison environment to a specialized unit designed for inmates with complex mental health issues.

The situation has raised questions about how the justice system balances the needs for security, rehabilitation, and mental health treatment in managing high-risk offenders. Meanwhile, public outcry continues, driven in part by voices such as Carrie Johnson’s, who remains vocal about the impact of Worboys’s crimes and the management of his incarceration.