Guidance

Parole Board oral hearing administration and attendance policy framework

Mandatory requirements and guidance for all prison and probation staff involved in the oral hearing administration process and witness attendance at an oral hearing.

• From: Ministry of Justice and HM Prison and Probation Service
• Published: 4 November 2019
• Last updated: 25 August 2023 — See all updates

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Parole Board oral hearing administration and attendance policy framework

PDF, 390 KB, 23 pages

Details

The framework sets out the mandatory requirements and guidance for all prison and probation staff involved in the oral hearing administration process and witness attendance at an oral hearing.

The framework includes requirements and guidance for:

• the preparation and administration for Parole Board oral hearings
• the arrangements for Parole Board remote hubs, including the use of Video Conferencing Technology (VCT) and Telephone Conferencing
• the arrangements for oral hearings taking place in prisons, including: facilities, equipment, privacy and staffing
• the preparation and arrangements for witnesses/victims/prisoner legal representatives to attend oral hearings
• the security and safety of those attending an oral hearing
• the provision of interpreters/translation services
• the arrangements for the day of the hearing

The new policy framework replaces PSI 35/2013 – Parole Board and Prison Service Oral Hearing Standards; and PI 21/2014 – Giving Evidence via video link to a Parole or Recall Oral Hearing.

Published 4 November 2019
Last updated 25 August 2023 + show all updates

1. 25 August 2023

   Framework updated.

2. 4 November 2019

   First published.