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The Parole Board Observer Guidance has been completely revised and updated
Revised Guidance on Foreign National Prisoners
Guidance for panels to identify if/when the support of an intermediary may be required for a prisoner.
Guidance for members on risk assessment of prisoners.
The key principles the Parole Board must follow when considering an allegation that has been made against a prisoner and the allegation is disputed.
Guidance for members on prisoners who maintain their innocence
This is the revised guidance on Types of Cases.
The Parole Board has published guidance for its members on factors to take into consideration when reviewing cases of young adults.
This guidance on non-disclosure applications was revised in March 2024.
The is a public guide to show the Decision-Making Framework used by Parole Board members
This is the revised guidance on Duty Member Activities.
Revised Guidance on Prisoners who are Transgender
This guidance supports Parole Board panels in identifying when a specialist report may be required and in making directions for specialist reports.
This listing framework for Parole Board oral hearings sets out how the Parole Board prioritises oral hearings when there is a backlog
The power to refer high-risk prisoners to the Board, in place of automatic release, is set out in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022
New guidance on Helen's Law sets out information and advice regarding the Board’s duty to consider the non-disclosure of information about victims by prisoners
This booklet is for prisoners who decide not to have help from a lawyer when getting ready for their parole review and how best to prepare for an oral hearing.
The Parole Board has published guidance for its members on factors to take into consideration when reviewing cases where mental capacity is a consideration.
The Parole Board is committed to protecting and promoting equality and diversity and this guidance sets out its duty under the Equality Act 2010
This guide is for anyone wishing to support or help someone in prison who is going through a parole review.
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