Britain's most notorious prisoner Charles Bronson has become the first person to formally ask for a public Parole Board hearing.
Parole reviews were previously held behind closed doors, although the rules changed this week to allow victims and reporters to request access to hearings. Prisoners, Government ministers and officials can also ask for the case to be held in public.
It is hoped the move will help shed light on the reasons behind Parole Board decisions. Bronson, who has since changed his name to Salvador, previously said he hopes to be out by Christmas, reports the Mirror.
