The Parole Board Rules 2019

Rule 16

SCHEDULE E+W Information and reports for a reference to the Board by the Secretary of State to determine the initial release of a prisoner or to determine the re-release of a recalled prisoner

Part A E+W Information relating to the prisoner

1.  The full name of the prisoner. E+W

Commencement Information

I1 Sch. Pt. A para. 1 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

2.  The date of birth of the prisoner. E+W

Commencement Information

I2 Sch. Pt. A para. 2 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

3.  The prison in which the prisoner is detained, details of any other prisons in which the pisoner has been detained under the current sentence, and the date of and the reason for any transfer. E+W

Commencement Information

I3 Sch. Pt. A para. 3 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

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

Commencement Information

I4 Sch. Pt. A para. 4 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

5.  If available, the comments of the trial judge when passing sentence. E+W

Commencement Information

I5 Sch. Pt. A para. 5 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

6.  The parole history, if any, of the prisoner, including details of any periods spent on licence during the current sentence. E+W

Commencement Information

I6 Sch. Pt. A para. 6 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

7.  If available, the conclusions of the Court of Appeal in respect of any appeal by the prisoner against conviction or sentence. E+W

Commencement Information

I7 Sch. Pt. A para. 7 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

8.  In recall cases, the details of any previous recalls of the prisoner, including the reasons for such recalls and subsequent re-release on licence. E+W

Commencement Information

I8 Sch. Pt. A para. 8 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

9.  In recall cases, the statement of reasons for the most recent recall, including the outcome of any criminal charges laid against the prisoner prior, or subsequent, to the point at which the prisoner was recalled. E+W

Commencement Information

I9 Sch. Pt. A para. 9 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

10.  In recall cases, if available, witness statements, police statements and the CPS summary of any alleged offending on licence. E+W

Commencement Information

I10 Sch. Pt. A para. 10 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

[F1 Part A1 E+W Secretary of State view on suitability for release

Textual Amendments

F1 Sch. Pt. A1 inserted (3.4.2023) by The Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/397), rules 1(2), 2(3)

1.   Reports relating to the prisoner should present all relevant information and a factual assessment pertaining to risk, as set out in the paragraphs of Part B of this Schedule. Report writers’ may include in the report their professional opinion on whether the prisoner is safe to be managed in the community, or moved to open prison conditions, provided that they feel able to give such an opinion. Any such opinion should be made by reference to their particular area of competence, as well as to their specific interactions with the prisoner. E+W

2.   Where considered appropriate, the Secretary of State, as a party to the proceedings, will present an overarching view on the prisoner’s suitability for release in accordance with the statutory release test.] E+W

Part B E+W Reports relating to the prisoner

F2 1Z.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E+W

Textual Amendments

F2 Sch. Pt. B para. 1Z omitted (3.4.2023) by virtue of The Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/397), rules 1(2), 2(4)(a)

1.  If available and relevant to the Secretary of State’s assessment of risk, the pre-trial and pre-sentence reports examined by the sentencing court on the circumstances of the offence, including any specialist reports produced at sentencing. E+W

Commencement Information

I11 Sch. Pt. B para. 1 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

2.  If available, any reports or evidence the sentencing court recommended be seen by those considering future risk. E+W

Commencement Information

I12 Sch. Pt. B para. 2 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

3.  Reports on a prisoner who was subject to a transfer direction under section 47 of the Mental Health Act 1983. E+W

Commencement Information

I13 Sch. Pt. B para. 3 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

[F3 4.   Current reports on the prisoner’s risk factors, reduction in risk and performance and behaviour in prison]. E+W

Textual Amendments

F3 Sch. Pt. B para. 4 substituted (3.4.2023) by The Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/397), rules 1(2), 2(4)(b)

Commencement Information

I14 Sch. Pt. B para. 4 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

[F4 5.   A current risk management report prepared for the Board by an officer of the National Probation Service, including information on the following where relevant— E+W

(a) details of the prisoner’s 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 towards the offence for which the offender received the sentence that is being considered by the Board;

(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, including likely compliance;

(i) an assessment of the risk of reoffending;

(j) a programme of supervision;

(k) analysis of the impact of the offence on the victims, for which the offender received the sentence which is being considered by the Board;

(l) recommendations regarding any licence conditions.]

Textual Amendments

F4 Sch. Pt. B para. 5 substituted (3.4.2023) by The Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2023 (S.I. 2023/397), rules 1(2), 2(4)(c)

Commencement Information

I15 Sch. Pt. B para. 5 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

6.  If available, a current Victim Personal Statement setting out the impact the offence has had on the victim and/or the victim’s family. E+W

Commencement Information

I16 Sch. Pt. B para. 6 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

7.  In recall cases, any reports considered by the Secretary of state in deciding to recall the prisoner. E+W

Commencement Information

I17 Sch. Pt. B para. 7 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)

8.  In recall cases, a copy of the prisoner’s licence at the point at which the Secretary of State decided to recall the prisoner. E+W

Commencement Information

I18 Sch. Pt. B para. 8 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)