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Appointment of Parole Board Audit & Risk Committee Chair and Non-Executive Directors
Setting aside a Parole Board decision
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Allan Grimson to allow the public to observe the hearing.
The Parole Board welcomes feedback from anyone and as such we have developed a new avenue to provide feedback.
An outline of the parole process
Improving victims engagement in the parole process
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Stephen Ling to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Information for Parole Board members and other practitioners on the parole process, including detailed guidance on oral hearings.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Gareth Wyn Jones to allow the public to observe the hearing.
The Directions set out what the Parole Board must take into account when giving advice on a prisoner's suitability for open conditions.
The Parole Board reconsideration mechanism was launched on 22 July 2019. This allows parties to the case to apply for reconsideration of a parole decision.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Carl Lamb to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Faith Geary is appointed as the Interim Chief Executive Officer for the Parole Board from 1st March 2024.
The key principles the Parole Board must follow when considering an allegation that has been made against a prisoner and the allegation is disputed.
Proposals for review of IPP licence termination criteria and updated HMPPS IPP Action Plan
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Mr Nigel Leat to allow the public to observe the hearing.
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.
This guidance is to assist Parole Board Panels with their understanding of, and responsibility for, setting licence conditions.
This guide is for anyone wishing to support or help someone in prison who is going through a parole review.
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
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