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The Parole Board is committed to protecting and promoting equality and diversity and this guidance sets out its duty under the Equality Act 2010
There were 341 active and 8 former active members in 2021/22.
This booklet answers common questions victims have about parole and how the Parole Board works.
Guidance on Case Conferences and Directions Hearings
Guidance to provide advice to Parole Board members who may find themselves appointed to a hearing which is to be held in public.
Guidance for members on risk assessment of 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.
This is the revised guidance on Duty Member Activities.
Revised Guidance on Prisoners who are Transgender
Revised Guidance on Restricted Patients and the Mental Health Act.
Guidance for Parole Board panels on considering protected characteristics.
This guidance supports Parole Board panels in identifying when a specialist report may be required and in making directions for specialist reports.
The is a public guide to show the Decision-Making Framework used by Parole Board members
The Parole Board has extended its approved Welsh Language Scheme for a further two-year period, from 2021 until 2023.
A guide for legal practitioners about how the Parole Board handles litigation and the way it deals with judicial reviews.
Prioritisation Framework for Paper Reviews under the Member Case Assessment Process (June 2023 v1.0)
The Parole Board Interim Covid-19 Guidance issued in October 2020 has been replaced with a Frequently Asked Questions document.
Overview and guidance on parole for children and young people.
The Parole Board has issued guidance to members on children and prisoners in secure hospitals/mental health units during the parole process
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