Parole hearings to be heard in public for the first time
Law changes made today will mean that victims, members of the public and the media will be able to ask for a parole hearing to be heard in public.
Date - 29th June 2022
By -
Cachella Smith
The parole board will have the final say - with decisions due to take into account factors including the welfare of the victims.
The statutory instrument is being laid today which will mean the measure comes into effect from July...
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