Article: Parole Board publishes protocol on victim participation in hearings.

M2 PRESSWIRE-10 September 2009-UK Government: Parole Board publishes protocol on victim participation in hearings(C)1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS

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Following a consultation with stakeholders representing both victims and prisoners, the Parole Board has today published a protocol that sets out a code of practice for victim participation in Parole Board hearings.

This formal policy details the parameters of victim participation so that expectations are set and the Board can ensure that it meets its legal obligations to provide fair hearings.

For some time the Parole Board has been allowing victims to make written statements ...

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