A new edition of Parole Board Hearings: Law and Practice, written by Hamish Arnott and Simon Creighton of Bhatt Murphy and Dr Laura Janes KC (Hons) has been published by LAG. This is the 4th edition of the leading textbook on the parole process.
Parole Board Hearings: Law and Practice is the only book to comprehensively cover the decision-making powers and procedures of the Parole Board. It provides practical and detailed guidance on parole processes, including recall, for those serving both determinate and indeterminate sentences. Alexandra Marks CBE, Chair of the Parole Board for England and Wales writes in the foreword: ‘I warmly welcome this timely and long-awaited edition as a vital tool for those navigating the complexities of prison and parole law, ensuring justice, public safety, and the rehabilitation of offenders.’
In their introduction, the authors outline the challenges facing prisoners and their lawyers at the present time, noting that ‘Legal representation on matters concerning detention and liberty is the cornerstone of any democracy and it is unacceptable that this is under threat’.
Find the new edition of the book here.
