Getting parole
Challenge a decision
You can challenge a Parole Board decision that was made on or after 22 July 2019. You cannot challenge a decision made before 22 July 2019, but you can apply for judicial review.
You can challenge a Parole Board decision if you think:
- your parole was not reviewed correctly, for example important information was not given to the Parole Board
- the decision was unreasonable
The Parole Board will decide if the decision needs to be reconsidered, and if there needs to be a new hearing.
Ask your lawyer if you can get criminal legal aid to help pay for the costs of challenging a decision.
If the Parole Board refuses to reconsider the decision you can apply for judicial review.