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Prison

The future of parole

Martin Jones, Chief Exec of the Parole Board, says the new government review provides an opportunity to improve public understanding and confidence.

Prison

New Parole Board Rules

Parole Board Chief Exec Martin Jones talks us through a number of important changes designed to improve the parole system.

Criminal Justice

Pre-court diversion for adults

The Centre for Justice Innovation finds strong evidence internationally, and moderate evidence from the UK, that pre-court adult diversion reduces reoffending.

Criminal Justice

The voices of young adult defendants

The Centre for Justice Innovation piloted a procedural fairness approach with young adult offenders in Magistrates’ Courts.

On Probation

What does Worboys mean for parole?

Judicial review upheld and Worboys case sent back for the parole board to reconsider. Court says there must be some transparency to parole board decisions. Justice Secretary sacks respected chair Nick Hardwick and rushes ahead with parole review.

Criminal Justice

Planning for problem-solving courts

Centre for Justice Innovation publishes an extremely helpful delivery plan for trialing problem-solving courts in England & Wales. Will the MoJ follow through?

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