Guidance

Getting ready for a parole review without a lawyer

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.

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This Parole Board booklet provides guidance and support for prisoners who opt to represent themselves during the parole process rather than seeking a lawyer, or, for whatever reason are unable to appoint a lawyer

The Board always strongly recommends that prisoners should seek a professional legal representative to advise and represent them in their parole hearing.

However, there are a significant number of prisoners who are unrepresented.

This new guide gives valuable advice on preparing for a parole review.

Whilst it is aimed at prisoners, it may also prove helpful to anyone supporting a prisoner.

Published 24 August 2020