We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
The key principles the Parole Board must follow when considering an allegation that has been made against a prisoner and the allegation is disputed.
Revised Guidance on Judicial Reviews and Private Law Claims
This guidance supports Parole Board panels in identifying when a specialist report may be required and in making directions for specialist reports.
This guidance is for Parole Board members carrying out Oral Hearing work.
A Parole Board decision can be challenged through: The reconsideration mechanism, an application to set aside a decision and Judicial review
Parole Board guidance for members regarding prisoners who are children.
Guidance for Parole Board members and parole practitioners about what is expected of them when contributing to an oral hearing.
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.
The Parole Board has published guidance for its members on factors to take into consideration when reviewing cases where mental capacity is a consideration.
The Parole Board is committed to protecting and promoting equality and diversity and this guidance sets out its duty under the Equality Act 2010
The updated Framework for the panelling of cases for paper reviews.
This guidance on non-disclosure applications was revised in March 2024.
The is a public guide to show the Decision-Making Framework used by Parole Board members
This booklet answers common questions victims have about parole and how the Parole Board works.
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 is the guide for Parole Board oral hearings.
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 Duty Member Activities Guidance
Guidance on the work of the Duty Member
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).