When is a recall to prison lawful?

R (On the application of Goldsworthy) v The Secretary of State for Justice [2017] EWHC 2822 (Admin) All offenders and prison law practitioners are familiar with the process of recall back to prison. Once an offender has been released on licence, they must comply with conditions set by the Parole Board and monitored by their […]

Parole Board reliance on old reports?

Whilst it may be well known to some, the only way to challenge an Oral Parole hearing is via a Judicial Review, and this must be done promptly and within three months. The case of R (on the application of Ian Mordecai) v Parole Board [2016] EWHC 2601 (Admin)  resulted in a decision refusing a transfer […]