Decision

Public hearing decision in the case of Jon Venables (2026)

You will find attached the decision following the application in the case of Jon Venables to allow the public to observe the parole hearing.

• From: Parole Board
• Published: 28 September 2026

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Public hearing decision in the case of Jon Venables (2026)

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Details

A judicial Parole Board member, on behalf of the Board Chair, has not granted the application for Jon Venables’ parole hearing to be made public.

More information about the reasons for this decision are attached.

For more detail on applying for a parole hearing to be made public, please read more here: Applying for a Parole review to be public - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Published 28 September 2026