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The Parole Board welcomes feedback from anyone and as such we have developed a new avenue to provide feedback.
This guidance is to assist Parole Board Panels with their understanding of, and responsibility for, setting licence conditions.
The Easy Read guides help explain to prisoners how the parole process works.
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.
Guidance for Parole Board members on the changes brought about by the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders (LASPO) Act 2012.
An outline of the parole process
Faith Geary is appointed as the Interim Chief Executive Officer for the Parole Board from 1st March 2024.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Benjamin Fish to allow the public to observe the hearing.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Neil Williams to allow the public to observe the hearing.
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Mr Nigel Leat to allow the public to observe the hearing.
The Parole Board's strategic aims and priorities for 2023-2025
The Secretary of State has confirmed the appointment of 48 members to the Parole Board, the re-appointment of one independent member and the extension of the appointments of 45 independent members.
Parole Board statement following the decision of Judicial Review
Revised Guidance on Prisoners who are Transgender
His Honour Judge Geoffrey Kamil, CBE, writes about how the Parole Board has changed and improved since he joined in 2000 and why people should consider applying to be a member.
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.
The Parole Board is committed to protecting and promoting equality and diversity and this guidance sets out its duty under the Equality Act 2010
Guidance on Case Conferences and Directions Hearings
This guidance on non-disclosure applications was revised in March 2024.
The Board is seeking psychologist, psychiatrist and retired judicial members to contribute to its vital work
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