A BILL for the introduction of 'Helen's Law' which would see killers kept behind bars until they reveal where their victims' bodies are, will be read in Parliament this October.

Marie McCourt, the mother of Helen McCourt - who was murdered aged 22 - alongside two other mums of murder victims have been campaigning for the law to be introduced, starting a petition which has gained hundreds of thousands of signatures.

MP for St Helens North, Conor McGinn confirmed via social media website Twitter that the bill will go to Parliament on October 11, 2016.

He tweeted on Monday (July 18), saying that he and Marie McCourt had received notification that the Helen's Law Bill would be read in Parliament on Tuesday, October 11.

Helen, an insurance clerk, was abducted and killed by then George and Dragon pub landlord Ian Simms in Billinge in February 1988.

Marie, 72, has been waiting for nearly 30 years for news about her daughter's remains whereabouts, so she can have a dignified burial.

In April, Marie was disappointed after learning that Simms - who was convicted on overwhelming DNA evidence but has refused to admit his guilt -

was to be moved to an open prison.

The decision to move him to an open prison was taken by then Justice Secretary Michael Gove on the recommendation of the Parole Board.