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- rule 4(3)(b) omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(2)(a)
- rule 4(3)(c) words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(2)(b)
- rule 4(3)(d)-(5) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(2)(c)
- rule 6(3)(e) words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(3)
- rule 6(8)(b) words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(3)
- rule 7 heading words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(4)(a)
- rule 7 heading words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(4)(b)
- rule 14(1) words substituted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(5)(a)
- rule 14(4B) words substituted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(5)(b)
- rule 15(3) words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(6)
- rule 19(1A) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(7)
- rule 20(2) words inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(8)(b)
- rule 20(2) words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(8)(a)
- rule 21(7A) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(9)
- rule 23(2) omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(10)
- rule 24(1A) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(11)(a)
- rule 24(4) words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(11)(b)
- rule 25(1A) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(12)
- rule 28(1) words substituted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(13)(a)
- rule 28(3) word substituted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(13)(b)
- rule 29(b) words inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(14)
- rule 30(1) words inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(15)(b)
- rule 30(1) words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(15)(a)
- rule 31(6)(b) words inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(16)(a)
- rule 31(6A) word substituted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(16)(b)
- rule 31(7)(b) substituted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(16)(c)
- rule 31(7A) words omitted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(16)(d)
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- rule 4(3)(d)-(5) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(2)(c)
- rule 19(1A) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(7)
- rule 21(7A) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(9)
- rule 24(1A) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(11)(a)
- rule 25(1A) inserted by S.I. 2024/1011 rule 2(12)
Rule 16
SCHEDULEE+WInformation 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 AE+WInformation relating to the prisoner
1. The full name of the prisoner.E+W
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 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
I2Sch. 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
I3Sch. 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
I4Sch. 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
I5Sch. 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
I6Sch. 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
I7Sch. 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
I8Sch. 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
I9Sch. 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
I10Sch. Pt. A para. 10 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)
[F1Part A1E+WSecretary of State view on suitability for release
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 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 BE+WReports relating to the prisoner
F21Z. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .E+W
Textual Amendments
F2Sch. 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
I11Sch. 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
I12Sch. 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
I13Sch. Pt. B para. 3 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)
[F34. Current reports on the prisoner’s risk factors, reduction in risk and performance and behaviour in prison].E+W
Textual Amendments
F3Sch. 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
I14Sch. Pt. B para. 4 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)
[F45. 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
F4Sch. 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
I15Sch. 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
I16Sch. 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
I17Sch. 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
I18Sch. Pt. B para. 8 in force at 22.7.2019, see rule 1(1)
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