The Parole Board Rules 2011

Rule 7

SCHEDULE 1Information and reports for submission to the Board by the Secretary of State on a reference to the Board to determine the initial release of a prisoner

PART AInformation relating to the prisoner

1.  The full name of the prisoner.

2.  The date of birth of the prisoner.

3.  The prison in which the prisoner is detained, details of any other prisons in which the prisoner has been detained and the date and the reason for any transfer.

4.  The date on which the prisoner was given the current sentence, details of the offence and any previous convictions.

5.  The comments, if available, of the trial judge when passing sentence.

6.  If available, the conclusions of the Court of Appeal in respect of any appeal by the prisoner against conviction or sentence.

7.  The parole history, if any, of the prisoner, including details of any periods spent on licence during the current sentence.

PART BReports relating to the prisoner

1.  If available, the pre-trial and pre-sentence reports examined by the sentencing court on the circumstances of the offence.

2.  Reports on a prisoner who was subject to a transfer direction under section 47 of the Mental Health Act 1983(1).

3.  Current reports on the prisoner’s risk factors, reduction in risk and performance and behaviour in prison, including views on suitability for release on licence as well as compliance with any sentence plan.

4.  An up-to-date risk management report prepared for the Board by an officer of the supervising local probation trust, including information on the following where relevant:

(a)details of the home address, family circumstances and family attitudes towards the prisoner;

(b)alternative options if the offender cannot return home;

(c)the opportunity for employment on release;

(d)the local community’s attitude towards the prisoner (if known);

(e)the prisoner’s attitude to the index offence;

(f)the prisoner’s response to previous periods of supervision;

(g)the prisoner’s behaviour during any temporary leave during the current sentence;

(h)the prisoner’s attitude to the prospect of release and the requirements and objectives of supervision;

(i)an assessment of the risk of reoffending;

(j)a programme of supervision;

(k)if available, an up-to-date victim personal statement setting out the impact the index offence has had on the victim and the victim’s immediate family;

(l)a view on suitability for release; and

(m)recommendations regarding any non-standard licence conditions.

Rule 7

SCHEDULE 2Information and reports for submission to the Board by the Secretary of State on a reference to the Board to determine the release of a recalled prisoner

PART AInformation relating to the prisoner

1.  The full name of the prisoner.

2.  The date of birth of the prisoner.

3.  The prison in which the prisoner is detained, details of other prisons in which the prisoner has been detained and the date and reason for any transfer.

4.  The date on which the prisoner was given the current sentence, details of the offence and any previous convictions.

5.  The parole history, if any, of the prisoner, including details of any periods spent on licence during the current sentence.

6.  If available, the details of any sentence plan prepared for the prisoner which has previously been disclosed to the prisoner.

7.  The details of any previous recalls of the prisoner including the reasons for such recalls and subsequent re-release on licence.

8.  The statement of reasons for the most recent recall which was given to the prisoner, including the outcome of any criminal charges laid against the prisoner prior to or subsequent to the point at which they were recalled.

PART BReports relating to the prisoner

1.  Any reports considered by the Secretary of State in deciding to recall the prisoner.

2.  If available, any pre-sentence report examined by the sentencing court on the circumstances of the offence.

3.  Any details of convictions prior to the index offence.

4.  A copy of the prisoner’s licence at the point at which the Secretary of State decided to recall the prisoner.