Victims and Prisoners Bill

The government has introduced the Victims and Prisoners Bill into Parliament.

A Bill to Make provision about victims of criminal conduct and others affected by criminal conduct; about the appointment and functions of individuals to act as independent public advocates for victims of major incidents; about the release of prisoners; about the membership and functions of the Parole Board; to prohibit certain prisoners from forming a marriage or civil partnership; and for connected purposes.

Victims and Prisoners Bill

Explanatory Notes

Impact assessment: Victims of criminal conduct measures

Impact assessment: Independent Public Advocate

Impact assessment: Parole measures

Impact assessment: Prisoner marriage measures

Victims and Prisoners Bill Equality Statement

This bill is delivering on the manifesto commitment to introduce a Victims Bill and establish an Independent Public Advocate. It will enable implementation of the commitments made in the Root and Branch Review of the Parole System (published 31 March 2022), as well as measures to restrict marriage in prison for those serving whole life orders.