The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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Parole Board

Parole Board

The Parole Board is an independent body that carries out risk assessments on prisoners to determine whether they can be safely released into the community. Parole Board is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .

The Parole Board is an independent body that carries out risk assessments on prisoners to determine whether they can be safely released into the community. Parole Board is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Justice .

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Cecilia French
Chief Executive Officer, Parole Board
Alexandra Marks CBE
Chair, Parole Board

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