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Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Member guidance on IPP/DPP sentenced prisoners.
Monday, 11 November 2024
Member guidance on neurodiveristy.
Monday, 11 November 2024
The guidance is part of a range of initiatives to move the Parole Board to a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive organisation.
Monday, 11 November 2024
The guidance is part of a range of initiatives to move the Parole Board to a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive organisation.
Monday, 11 November 2024
Guidance for Parole Board panels on considering protected characteristics.
Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Information on the new processes for licence terminations for those serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) or Detention for Public Protection (DPP) sentence
Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Steven Ling's oral hearing was held in public but his evidence was heard in closed session so the Parole Board is exceptionally publishing a redacted decision.
Sunday, 29 September 2024
Due to the exceptional levels of interest in this decision, the Parole Board is publishing the decision summary on its website.
Wednesday, 25 September 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Jeffrey Gafoor to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Tuesday, 17 September 2024
Cecilia French is appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Parole Board from 1 October 2024.
Monday, 16 September 2024
Cecilia French is appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Parole Board from 1 October 2024.
Thursday, 12 September 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Robert Brown to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Wednesday, 11 September 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Robert Brown to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Andrew Hagans to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Tuesday, 10 September 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Malcolm Ratkiewicz to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Monday, 09 September 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Malcolm Ratkiewicz to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Monday, 09 September 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Malcolm Ratkiewicz to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Monday, 09 September 2024
This is the summary of the decision following the parole review for Steven Ling
Friday, 30 August 2024
Guidance for members on prisoners who maintain their innocence
Friday, 30 August 2024
Guidance for Parole Board members regarding interventions undertaken by prisoners.
Friday, 30 August 2024
Parole Board guidance for members regarding prisoners who are children.
Friday, 30 August 2024
Guidance for panels to identify if/when the support of an intermediary may be required for a prisoner.
Thursday, 29 August 2024
Parole Board guidance for members regarding prisoners who are children.
Thursday, 29 August 2024
Guidance for members on prisoners who maintain their innocence
Thursday, 29 August 2024
Guidance for members on risk assessment of prisoners.
Thursday, 29 August 2024
Guidance for panels to identify if/when the support of an intermediary may be required for a prisoner.
Thursday, 29 August 2024
Guidance for Parole Board members regarding interventions undertaken by prisoners.
Thursday, 08 August 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Dominic McKilligan to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Tuesday, 23 July 2024
The Board has laid before Parliament its Annual Report and Accounts for 2023/24
Tuesday, 02 July 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Colin Hill to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Friday, 31 May 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Karl McCluney to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
Appointment of Parole Board Audit & Risk Committee Chair and Non-Executive Directors
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Appointment of Parole Board Audit & Risk Committee Chair and Non-Executive Directors
Thursday, 16 May 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Colin Pitchfork to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Colin Pitchfork to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
You will find below the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Toni Burke to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
This is the summary of the decision following the parole review for Nicholas Bidar
Wednesday, 27 March 2024
This is the summary of the decision following the parole review for Nicholas Bidar
Tuesday, 12 March 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Carl Lamb to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Thursday, 07 March 2024
Faith Geary is appointed as the Interim Chief Executive Officer for the Parole Board from 1st March 2024.
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
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.
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
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.
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Abdalraouf Abdallah to allow the public to observe the hearing.
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
You will find attached the decision following the application for the parole hearing of Abdalraouf Abdallah to allow the public to observe the hearing.
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