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Members of the public can now request summaries of parole decisions.
A form for stakeholders to make applications to vary Parole Board directions, request a deferral, request for additional witnesses, and ask for other information.
Improving victims engagement in the parole process
The Parole Board and PPCS have been looking at how to support both the parole review and executive release process, in a way which avoids a duplication of work.
The Parole Board’s Constitution, Management Committee, Senior Management Team and Sub-Committees.
Latest guidance from the Parole Board.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Jason Smith to allow the public to observe the hearing.
The Parole Board Rules 2019 were introduced on 22 July 2019 and apply to all parole cases referred to the Parole Board on or after that date.
Revised Guidance on Foreign National Prisoners
The Secretary of State has approved the appointment of 46 members, the extension of the tenure of appointment of 3 members and the reappointment of 48 members.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Allan Grimson to allow the public to observe the hearing.
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 below the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Toni Burke to allow the public to observe the hearing.
The Easy Read guides help explain to prisoners how the parole process works.
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 on non-disclosure applications was revised in March 2024.
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 Mr William Dunlop 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.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Christopher Farrow to allow the public to observe the hearing.
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