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The Parole Board is an independent body that carries out risk assessments on prisoners to determine whether they can be safely released into the community.
The Parole Board decides whether prisoners who are serving certain types of sentences can be released.
Make a victim personal statement to the Parole Board - who can make one, how to write it, and what happens at a parole hearing
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Jason Smith to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Members of the public can now request summaries of parole decisions.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Karl McCluney to allow the public to observe the hearing.
A form for stakeholders to make applications to vary Parole Board directions, request a deferral, request for additional witnesses, and ask for other information.
Information on the process for licence terminations for those serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) or Detention for Public Protection (DPP) sentence
The new Parole Board rules make it possible for public parole hearings to be held in some cases where it is in the interest of justice.
Caroline Corby has been announced as the new Chair of the Parole Board by the Secretary of State for Justice
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Stephen Ling to allow the public to observe the hearing.
The Board has laid before Parliament its Annual Report and Accounts for 2021/22.
Improving victims engagement in the parole process
The Parole Board is committed to protecting and promoting equality and diversity and this guidance sets out its duty under the Equality Act 2010
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Allan Grimson to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Latest guidance from the Parole Board.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Mr Thomas Park to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Latest guidance on reconsideration sets out the process from start to finish.
The Parole Board's strategic aims and priorities for 2023-2025
How to make a complaint about the Parole Board's service.
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