The Latest Breaking News from the Parole Board

Mother of Colin Pitchfork victim dismayed as he wins new release hearing

Double child rapist and murderer will face fresh parole hearing after appeal

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024

MoJ changes to indefinite jail sentences do not go far enough, says UN expert

Changes to imprisonment for public protection scheme in England and Wales ‘do not tackle the cases of nearly 1,250 prisoners’

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024

'Jealous' philosophy student who 'lost temper' and ran over fiance found guilty of murder

Alice Wood, 23, used her Ford Fiesta as a weapon to hit her partner, Ryan Watson, then claimed it was a 'tragic accident'

Evening Standard · Jan 2, 2024

Over 1,800 offenders to have indefinite jail sentences terminated, says MoJ

Imprisonment for public protection sentences will now have an end date under changes in England and Wales

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

‘Absolute madness’ stalker to be freed despite parole panel deeming it unsafe

Gareth Wyn Jones is due for automatic release in February even though a Parole Board panel found this month that he is not safe to be freed.

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023

Vile predator locked up again after molesting woman while out on licence for sexually-motivated murder

Ron Evans, who has served more than half a century in jail for murder, rapes and sexual offences, has been jailed for another four years.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023

Killer known as ‘Clifton rapist’, 82, jailed for sexually assaulting woman after release

Judge jails Ron Evans for four years for assaulting woman he met while volunteering at a London drop-in centre

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Serial ‘sexual predator’ who has spent 51 years behind bars is jailed again

Ron Evans, who has served more than half a century in jail for murder, rapes and sexual offences, has been jailed for another four years.

The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023

Man who helped start fire that killed six children can be released from prison

Paul Mosley was convicted alongside Mick and Mairead Philpott for his role in starting the fire that killed six Philpott children in Derby in 2012.

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023

Killer known as ‘Clifton rapist’, 82, sexually assaulted woman after release

Ron Evans, who spent more than 50 years in prison, assaulted woman he befriended at drop-in centre after he was freed in 2018

The Guardian - UK · Nov 13, 2023