239 The Parole Board
Criminal Justice Act 2003 (2003 c 44) | Legislation

239  The Parole Board

(1)     The Parole Board is to continue to be, by that name, a body corporate and as such is—

(a)     to be constituted in accordance with this Chapter, and

(b)     to have the functions conferred on it by this Chapter in respect of fixed-term prisoners and by Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 (c 43) (in this Chapter referred to as “the 1997 Act”) in respect of life prisoners within the meaning of that Chapter.

(2)     It is the duty of the Board to advise the Secretary of State with respect to any matter referred to it by him which is to do with the early release or recall of prisoners.

(3)     The Board must, in dealing with cases as respects which it makes recommendations under this Chapter or under Chapter 2 of Part 2 of the 1997 Act, consider—

(a)     any documents given to it by the Secretary of State, and

(b)     any other oral or written information obtained by it;

and if in any particular case the Board thinks it necessary to interview the person to whom the case relates before reaching a decision, the Board may authorise

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