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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Anahita Hossein-Pour

Victims to attend parole hearings in national rollout of ‘vital’ scheme

Baroness Newlove said the change is ‘vital’ (PA) - (PA Archive)

Victims will be able to attend parole hearings of criminals as part of national rollout to boost confidence in the justice system.

The reform coming into force in England and Wales on Tuesday will allow victims to apply to attend private hearings held to decide whether a prisoner can be released from jail

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