Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Luke Evans and Adam Afriyie

Tuesday 28th March 2023 Commons Chamber

[Dr Luke Evans (Bosworth) (Con)]

12. What recent progress his Department has made on taking forward the proposals for reform in its root-and-branch review of the parole system.

[Adam Afriyie (Windsor) (Con)]

16. What recent progress he has made on introducing ministerial oversight of parole board decisions to release high-risk offenders back into the community before the end of their sentence.

[The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Dominic Raab)]

We will shortly be bringing forward legislation to implement key measures in the root-and-branch review to ensure that public protection is the sole criterion and focus for parole decision making.