Victims to be given new powers to challenge Parole Board decisions
The Justice Secretary is putting forward this week proposals which will give victims of crime new powers to challenge Parole Board decisions to release dangerous offenders, holding that body to account and restoring public confidence in the parole system.
Key facts:
Why this matters:
It is crucial that victims are able to have confidence in the decisions made by the Parole Board, and that they, who have suffered at the hands of an offender, are placed at the heart of our justice system.
Key facts:
- Under these reforms, victims will be able to challenge a Parole Board decision if they believe it is fundamentally flawed.
- The new rules will be used in cases involving the most dangerous offenders, giving victims the confidence that perpetrators will not be released if they still pose a danger to society.
Why this matters:
It is crucial that victims are able to have confidence in the decisions made by the Parole Board, and that they, who have suffered at the hands of an offender, are placed at the heart of our justice system.
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