Peter Kyle welcomes proposal to open Parole Board hearings to victims but calls for further improvements to victims’ rights

Tuesday, 20 October 2020 12:18

Peter Kyle MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Victims and Youth Justice, responding to proposals for Parole Board hearings to be open to victims and the press, said: "These proposals represent a solid step forward that would improve transparency in the parole process. "However, piecemeal improvements like this are not enough. The government must take urgent action to deliver a comprehensive, meaningful, and enforceable strategy for victims' rights." Ends...Request free trial