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

Rule 7(1)(a)

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 under the current sentence, 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 198310.

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

A current risk management report prepared for the Board by an officer of the National Probation Service, including information on the following where relevant—

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 to the offence for which the offender received the sentence which is being considered by the Parole Board (“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, a current victim personal statement setting out the impact the index offence has had on the victim and the victim’s family;

l

a view on suitability for release, and

m

recommendations regarding any licence conditions.