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Application for a public hearing in the case of Carl Davies

You will find below a summary of an application for the oral hearing in the case of Carl Davies to be made public

• From: Parole Board
• Published: 22 October 2026

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Proforma for Representations

MS Word Document, 241 KB

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Details

The Parole Board have received an application from Shana Boyd for the Parole Board hearing in the case of Carl Davies to be heard in public. The reasons for the application are summarised below:

• It is argued that the case gives rise to issues of significant public interest.
• The Applicant states that the case raises matters relating to safeguarding and public protection.
• She argues that there is credible concern that his rehabilitative pathway has not addressed this aspect of his offending, raising questions of risk misalignment, programme suitability and statutory safeguarding compliance.
• The Applicant is concerned that aspects of the offender’s rehabilitation and risk assessment may require further scrutiny.
• The application raises questions regarding the management of risk in cases involving victims aged 16 and 17.
• The Applicant submits that the case may highlight broader issues relating to the risk assessment and treatment of sexual offenders.
• The Applicant considers that there is a public interest in understanding how relevant safeguarding considerations have been addressed.
• The Applicant seeks greater transparency in relation to the evidence considered and the parole decision-making process.
• It is argued that a public hearing would ensure transparency, accountability and public confidence in the parole process.

Anyone wishing to submit representations on this application should do so by sending the attached Proforma for Representations to public.hearings@paroleboard.gov.uk

The deadline for any representations to be made is 11am on Thursday 29th October 2026.