Parole

[Scarlett]

Sorry- not sure of the category: What does it mean when someone does not get parole? Or that they are "up for parole"?

[Goodsoulette]

I'm no expert but sometimes a person is sentenced to life but could be eligible for parole in 13 years. If the prisoner who was "up for" parole had been a role model rehabiltated prisoner they might consider releasing him at 13 yrs or aty intermittent dates between then and his life sentence. However the crappy thing even if he was still considered unrehabilitated at the end of the actual sentence he would be released, except in exceptional circumstances when the home secretary can intervene.

[andy-hughes]

The parole system allows for a well-bahed prisoner who is not seen as a potential threat to society, to be released under supervision.

The prisoner is only allowed to live in a certain area, and undertake a specific occupation, and must report regularly to a designated Parole Officer from the time of release on parole, until the time when the sentence would have been completed. Any law-breaking during that time means the prisoner is returned to prison to serve the remainder of the sentence.

Being 'up for parole' means that a prisoner can be considered for parole, having served a portion of the sentence, and seen as suitable for release under licence. the decision is made by a board of suitable individuals, usually inclduing the prison governor. parole can be granted, or declined and re-applied ro at a future date.

[andy-hughes]

Sorry - make that 'behaved' - it's still a bit early for me!