Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Bill

Key Points

• Applies to prisoners convicted of unlawful killing or offences involving indecent images of children.
• Requires the Parole Board to consider any failure to disclose information about the victim when deciding on parole.
• Does not change the offences or sentences themselves, but changes how parole decisions are made.
• Places emphasis on victims’ information in the parole process.
• Currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons; first Reading was in October 2019.

Progress

The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons, with its first reading having taken place on 15 October 2019.