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A parole board is a panel of people who decide whether an offender should be released from prison on parole after serving at least a minimum portion of their sentence as prescribed by the sentencing judge. Parole boards are used in many jurisdictions, including the United Kingdom, the United States, and New Zealand. A related concept is the board of pardons and paroles, which may deal with pardons and commutations as well as paroles.

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Man convicted of 'Essex Boys' murders to be released from prison after 27 years One of the men convicted of the notorious "Essex Boys" murders will be released from prison on licence after 27 years, the Parole Board has said. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Man who admitted rape and murder of woman he stabbed 60 times should be freed, Parole Board says A man who admitted the rape and murder of a woman he stabbed 60 times during sex 27 years ago should be freed from prison, the Parole Board has said. Sky News - Published on September 9, 2024
Colin Pitchfork parole hearing to be held in private after 'fresh allegations' Double child killer Colin Pitchfork's next parole hearing will no longer be held in public after "fresh allegations" emerged, the Parole Board has said. Sky News - Published on July 11, 2024

James Bulger killer Jon Venables has parole bid rejected Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, will not be released from prison, the Parole Board has said. Sky News - Published on December 13, 2023
Man who killed six children in fire to be released from prison early A man who helped start a house fire that killed six children can be released from prison early, the Parole Board has ruled. Sky News - Published on November 16, 2023
Double child murderer Colin Pitchfork's release from prison put on hold The Parole Board must reconsider its decision to allow double child killer Colin Pitchfork to be released from prison. Sky News - Published on July 27, 2023

Double child killer Colin Pitchfork recommended for release again by Parole Board Double child killer Colin Pitchfork, who was previously let out and then recalled for approaching women in the street, can be released from prison, the Parole Board has said. Sky News - Published on June 15, 2023
Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson to remain in jail following public parole hearing Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson will remain behind bars after being denied release by the Parole Board. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2023
Mother of Baby P can be freed from jail, Parole Board says The mother of 17-month old Peter Connelly, known as Baby P, should be freed from jail, Parole Board has decided. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2022