The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[2023] AC 807
Supreme Court
Rex (Pearce) v Parole Board and another
[2023] UKSC 13
2022 Nov 9, 10; 2023 April 5
Lord Hodge DPSC, Lord Kitchin, Lord Hamblen, Lord Richards JJSC, Lord Hughes
Prisons— Prisoners’ rights— Release on licence— Parole Board considering whether to direct prisoner’s release following expiry of minimum term of imprisonment for public protection— Parole Board guidance requiring unproven allegation to form part of assessment of prisoner’s future risk— Whether guidance unlawful—
Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (c 43), s 28