Policy paper

Secretary of State's directions to the Parole Board, August 2004

These directions relate to the transfer of life sentence prisoners to open conditions and remain in force.

• From: Parole Board
• Published: 28 July 2014

This publication was withdrawn on 15 June 2015

The Secretary of State for Justice issued new Directions to the Parole Board in April 2015. The 2004 Directions no longer apply.

Applies to England and Wales

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Secretary of State's directions to the Parole Board, August 2004

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The Secretary of State’s directions to the Parole Board deal with things the Parole Board should take into account when considering cases. They also set limits to the Parole Board’s powers and define what the Parole Board can and can’t do.

The August 2004 directions relating to advice on suitability for open conditions remains in force but all other directions were withdrawn in July 2013 and can be found on the National Archives website.

Published 28 July 2014