Parole
Commons · Question 87089 · Tabled 31 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Matt Vickers
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps his Department has taken to balance the rights of prisoners to timely parole review with the need to (a) protect the public and (b) support victims.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 10 Nov 2025
The Parole Board plays a vital role in public protection. It can only direct release if it is satisfied that it is no longer necessary for the protection of the public that the offender must remain in custody. To ensure each case can receive thorough scru...