The Parole Board (Amendment) (No. 2) Rules 2026
Rule 2 removes paragraph (1ZA) of rule 19 which creates a presumption that in certain cases, the panel will make a decision on the papers, but the panel is able to depart from this and direct that a case should be directed to an oral hearing where there are exceptional circumstances to justify it.
Lifecycle
Department
Made
03 Mar 2026
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In force
04 Mar 2026
Enabling power
The Secretary of State makes these Rules in exercise of the powers conferred by section 239(5) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.
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