Press release

Update on the Parole Board working during Covid-19

The Parole Board has released the following statement in light of the Government's announcement of a second lockdown.

Following the latest announcement from the Prime Minister we are now aware of new measures across the country as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic.

The Parole Board is committed to progressing cases wherever possible and will continue to work as it has done since March 23rd, with remote hearings taking place.

We will be working with prisons to try and enable Covid safe face to face hearings where possible for cases which cannot be conducted remotely.

Published 2 November 2020