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Revised Guidance on Oral Hearings
The key principles the Parole Board must follow when considering an allegation that has been made against a prisoner and the allegation is disputed.
The is a public guide to show the Decision-Making Framework used by Parole Board members
Information on the process for licence terminations for those serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) or Detention for Public Protection (DPP) sentence
The Decision Writing Guidance is for all members involved in writing and reviewing Parole Board decisions.
Revised Guidance on Foreign National Prisoners
This guidance on non-disclosure applications was revised in March 2024.
Guidance for members on risk assessment of prisoners.
This is the summary of the decision following the parole review for Glyn Razzell
An outline of the parole process
This guidance is to assist Parole Board Panels with their understanding of, and responsibility for, setting licence conditions.
Guidance for members on prisoners who maintain their innocence
This is guidance for Parole Board members when a situation arises that a case cannot be progressed at any stage during a review.
The Parole Board has published guidance for its members on factors to take into consideration when reviewing cases where mental capacity is a consideration.
Revised guidance on prisoners who are transgender
This guidance offers information on the Board's duties under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.
Latest guidance on reconsideration sets out the process from start to finish.
The guidance is part of a range of initiatives to move the Parole Board to a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive organisation.
The Parole Board has revised its policy and guidance on digitally recording parole proceedings.
Revised Guidance on Prisoners who are Transgender
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