I recently wrote about changes to the Parole Board rules concerning the evidence it can receive from witnesses on behalf of the prison and probation service. Following an appeal to my freedom of information act request for all the relevant information issued to prison and probation staff, I have now received the document referred to […]

Imagine a court where a witness cannot state their honestly held belief when asked and the question goes to the heart of the case. Now, imagine that the issue the court has to consider is whether someone a court once found dangerous is safe to be out in the community. This is exactly the position […]