Revised Guidance on Types of Cases Guidance
Parole Board
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Tuesday, 19 January 2021
Revised Guidance on Types of Cases Guidance
Monday, 18 January 2021
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Monday, 18 January 2021
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Monday, 18 January 2021
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Monday, 18 January 2021
Revised Guidance on Foreign National Prisoners
Thursday, 14 January 2021
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.
Tuesday, 12 January 2021
CEO Martin Jones outlines the Parole Board's stance folowing the introducation of the Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Act 2020, known as Helen's Law.
Tuesday, 12 January 2021
CEO Martin Jones outlines the Parole Board's stance folowing the introduction of the Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Act 2020, known as Helen's Law.
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
Revised Guidance on Quality Assurance
Wednesday, 02 December 2020
Revised Guidance on Restricted Patients and the Mental Health Act.
Wednesday, 25 November 2020
The Parole Board is holding two online events with Cambridge Centre for Criminal Justice and the Institute of Criminology to explore the future of parole.
Thursday, 05 November 2020
The Parole Board has released the following statement after the Prisoners (disclosure of information about victims) Bill received Royal Assent.
Wednesday, 04 November 2020
The Parole Board and PPCS have been looking at how to support both the parole review and executive release process, in a way which avoids a duplication of work.
Monday, 02 November 2020
The Parole Board has released the following statement in light of the Government's announcement of a second lockdown.
Thursday, 29 October 2020
Martin Jones welcomes the new Government Root and Branch review of parole and explores the possibility of holding certain parole hearings in court
Friday, 09 October 2020
This interim guidance has been created in order to assist members on how to remain flexible and progress cases during the coronavirus pandemic.
Friday, 09 October 2020
This interim guidance has been created in order to assist members on how to remain flexible and progress cases during the coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday, 08 October 2020
The Parole Board is committed to protecting and promoting equality and diversity and this guidance sets out its duty under the Equality Act 2010
Thursday, 08 October 2020
Parole Board duty members deal with requests received from the Secretary of State or the prisoner/legal representative that fall outside routine processes.
Thursday, 08 October 2020
This is guidance for Parole Board members when a situation arises that a case cannot be progressed at any stage during a review.
Thursday, 08 October 2020
This guidance offers information on the Board's duties under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime.
Friday, 28 August 2020
Martin Jones explores the importance of family support for prisoners during their parole review as The Board published a new leaflet on the topic.
Friday, 28 August 2020
Martin Jones explores the importance of family support for prisoners during their parole review as The Board published a new leaflet on the topic.
Thursday, 27 August 2020
Parole Board chief executive Martin Jones discusses the importance of prisoners having a lawyer during a parole review as it publishes a laflet on the issue.
Thursday, 27 August 2020
Parole Board chief executive Martin Jones discusses the importance of prisoners having a lawyer during a parole review as it publishes a leaflet on the issue.
Thursday, 27 August 2020
The Parole Board has launched two new information booklets for the families of prisoners going through parole and prisoners who chose to represent themselves.
Thursday, 27 August 2020
The Parole Board has launched two information booklets for family and friends of prisoners going through parole and prisoners who choose to represent themselves
Monday, 24 August 2020
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.
Monday, 24 August 2020
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.
Monday, 24 August 2020
This guide is for anyone wishing to support or help someone in prison who is going through a parole review.
Monday, 24 August 2020
This guide is for anyone wishing to support or help someone in prison who is going through a parole review.
Wednesday, 19 August 2020
A form for stakeholders to make applications to vary Parole Board directions, request a deferral, request for additional witnesses, and ask for other information.
Thursday, 13 August 2020
The Parole Board Observer Policy Guidance gives information for parties to a parole review on how to request for an observer to attend an oral hearing.
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
The Parole Board for England & Wales conducted more hearings last year than ever before with a record high of more 8,200 face-to-face parole reviews
Tuesday, 21 July 2020
The Parole Board for England & Wales has laid before Parliament its Annual Report and Accounts for 2019/20
Tuesday, 14 July 2020
The Parole Board has issued guidance to members on children and prisoners in secure hospitals/mental health units during the parole process
Wednesday, 08 July 2020
Parole Board CEO Martin Jones explains the Board's recovery strategy as the UK-wide lockdown begins to ease
Thursday, 18 June 2020
Martin Jones, CEO of the Parole Board, discusses the Board's recruitment drive to find new psychologist, psychiatrist and retired judicial members
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
The Board is seeking psychologist, psychiatrist and retired judicial members to contribute to its vital work
Wednesday, 03 June 2020
Parole Board continue to follow government advice to postpone all oral hearings
Monday, 11 May 2020
Given the current Covid-19 situation the Parole Board continues to develop its strategic aims and priorities.
Monday, 04 May 2020
Martin Jones, CEO of the Parole Board, discusses the Parole Board business plan 2020-2022 and its strategic aims and priorities.
Friday, 01 May 2020
Given the current Covid-19 situation the Parole Board continues to develop its strategic aims and priorities.
Thursday, 16 April 2020
Parole Board continue to follow government advice to postpone all oral hearings
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