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This is the revised guidance on Types of Cases.
An outline of the parole process
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.
This listing framework for Parole Board oral hearings sets out how the Parole Board prioritises oral hearings when there is a backlog
Revised Guidance on Prisoners who are Transgender
The Parole Board is committed to protecting and promoting equality and diversity and this guidance sets out its duty under the Equality Act 2010
Guidance on Case Conferences and Directions Hearings
The key principles the Parole Board must follow when considering an allegation that has been made against a prisoner and the allegation is disputed.
This guidance relates to prisoners who have been transferred from England and Wales to another United Kingdom jurisdiction and vice versa.
This guidance is to assist Parole Board Panels with their understanding of, and responsibility for, setting licence conditions.
This guidance supports Parole Board panels in identifying when a specialist report may be required and in making directions for specialist reports.
Member guidance for cases where the prisoner’s first or preferred language is Welsh, as well as any other individual that communicates with the Board in Welsh.
Overview and guidance on parole for children and young people.
The Parole Board has issued guidance to members on children and prisoners in secure hospitals/mental health units during the parole process
This guide is for anyone wishing to support or help someone in prison who is going through a parole review.
A comprehensive review of the generic parole process for indeterminate sentence prisoners.
Revised Guidance on Restricted Patients and the Mental Health Act.
Latest guidance on reconsideration sets out the process from start to finish.
The is a public guide to show the Decision-Making Framework used by Parole Board members
Guidance to provide advice to Parole Board members who may find themselves appointed to a hearing which is to be held in public.
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