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New guidance on Helen's Law sets out information and advice regarding the Board’s duty to consider the non-disclosure of information about victims by prisoners
This guidance provides information about the different types of sentence and cases which panels may come across.
An outline of the parole process
Revised Guidance on Restricted Patients and the Mental Health Act.
This guidance offers information on the Board's duties under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.
Guidance on Restorative Justice has been in development for some time, following a multi-agency Restorative Justice Workshop in September 2019.
Information setting out how the Parole Board uses Twitter.
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 revised its policy and guidance on digitally recording parole proceedings.
Revised Guidance on Foreign National Prisoners
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.
Revised Guidance on Oral Hearings
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 for Parole Board members regarding interventions undertaken by prisoners.
The updated Framework for the panelling of cases for paper reviews.
Guidance for Parole Board panels on considering protected characteristics.
This listing framework for Parole Board oral hearings sets out how the Parole Board prioritises oral hearings when there is a backlog
The Parole Board has extended its approved Welsh Language Scheme for a further two-year period, from 2021 until 2023.
Prioritisation Framework for Paper Reviews under the Member Case Assessment Process (June 2023 v1.0)
Guidance to provide advice to Parole Board members who may find themselves appointed to a hearing which is to be held in public.
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