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.
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..
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