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Routes of challenge for Parole Board decisions

Full information on each of the three routes to challenge decisions can be found through all the the below links.

Reconsideration

The Parole Board reconsideration mechanism was launched on 22 July 2019. This allows parties to the case to apply for reconsideration of a parole decision.

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Set aside

The set aside process will give the parties to parole reviews (the Secretary of State and the prisoner) the right to ask for a final parole decision to be looked at again by the Parole Board. This is only applicable for cases where release is being considered and not for recommendations for open conditions. Guidance will be published on setting aside shortly.

Judicial review

Judicial review of Parole Board decisions is governed by Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 1998 Part 5 section 1. Judicial review claims of Parole Board Decisions must be issued on the Administrative Court Office.

More information on issuing judicial review claims on the Administrative Court Office can be found here

Grounds for Judicial Review - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)