Simon Levy, a serial sex attacker convicted of murdering two women, has highlighted serious shortcomings within the justice system, according to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch. Levy, 40, was found guilty at the Old Bailey on Friday for the killings of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, crimes committed in 2025.

Levy’s offenses spanned a seven-year period, during which he carried out multiple sexual assaults. Despite this lengthy history, authorities repeatedly released him, allowing him to continue offending. The case has drawn attention to systemic failures among law enforcement and judicial processes that failed to prevent his ongoing campaign of violence against women.

Badenoch condemned the justice system’s inability to keep Levy behind bars, describing it as indicative of broader institutional problems. She advocated for the expansion of prison capacity as a necessary response to overcrowding issues. In addition to building new jails, Badenoch proposed renting prison cells abroad as a measure to prevent dangerous offenders from being released prematurely.

The case has reignited debate over sentencing policies, prison conditions, and resource allocation within the criminal justice system. Critics argue that lack of sufficient incarceration facilities and gaps in offender monitoring contribute to recidivism, while others call for reforms aimed at improving rehabilitation and early intervention.

Levy’s conviction underscores concerns about public safety and the protection of vulnerable individuals, prompting calls for urgent action to address structural weaknesses in criminal justice that allowed a repeat offender to evade extended detention for years. The government faces increasing pressure to implement measures ensuring that serious offenders are effectively managed and that justice is reliably administered.