Applications for public parole hearings
Here you will find updates on decisions made on applications for parole hearings to be held in public.
The new Parole Board rules make it possible for public parole hearings to be held in some cases where it is in the interest of justice.
The normal position will be for parole hearings to remain in private. This is because it is of paramount importance that witnesses are able to give their best evidence in an environment where open and honest discussion can take place.
The Chair of the Parole Board will make decisions on whether an application for a hearing to be made public is accepted or rejected. Those decisions will be published here.
There is no right of appeal against the Chair’s decision. The Chair may however be prepared to reconsider the decision if new information becomes available or if circumstances change.
If you would like to apply for a hearing to be made public, you are able to find out more on how to apply here: Applying for a Parole review to be public - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Each application will be considered, with representations sought from all parties to the case.
If a case is made public by the Chair of the Parole Board then you must complete a registration form in order to attend the hearing.
You can register your interest in attending by emailing [email protected] to request a registration form. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Accepted applications
Not granted applications
Summaries
Here you will find any summaries of decisions from hearings which have been public hearings.
Redacted Oral Hearing Decision Letters
Here you will find any redacted oral hearing decisions from hearings which have been public. Please note these are only published in exceptional circumstances.