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The Parole Board decides whether prisoners who are serving certain types of sentences can be released.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Mr William Dunlop to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Here you will find updates on decisions made on applications for parole hearings to be held in public.
Information on the process for licence terminations for those serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) or Detention for Public Protection (DPP) sentence
The Parole Board’s Constitution, Management Committee, Senior Management Team and Sub-Committees.
How to make a complaint about the Parole Board's service.
The is a public guide to show the Decision-Making Framework used by Parole Board members
Revised Guidance on Oral Hearings
The Board has laid before Parliament its Annual Report and Accounts for 2022/23
The Parole Board's strategic aims and priorities for 2023-2025
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Jason Smith to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Improving victims engagement in the parole process
The Secretary of State has approved the appointments, reappointments and the extension of tenures of Parole Board Members. These comprise independent, psychologist, psychiatrist, terrorist risk and judicial members.
Latest guidance from the Parole Board.
A form for stakeholders to make applications to vary Parole Board directions, request a deferral, request for additional witnesses, and ask for other information.
The new Parole Board rules make it possible for public parole hearings to be held in some cases where it is in the interest of justice.
The Secretary of State has approved the appointment of 46 members, the extension of the tenure of appointment of 3 members and the reappointment of 48 members.
Setting aside a Parole Board decision
You will find below the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Toni Burke to allow the public to observe the hearing.
The Easy Read guides help explain to prisoners how the parole process works.
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