Parole Board Oral Hearings

Summary

The UK Supreme Court in R (Osborn) v Parole Board [2013] ruled that the Parole Board must provide oral hearings when fairness requires it. This decision was made through judicial review, emphasizing the importance of fairness in parole decisions. The ruling ensures that prisoners have a fair opportunity to present their case, especially in situations involving significant disputes of fact, questions of credibility, or complex issues.

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where they refused oral hearings
In the case of R (Osborn) v Parole Board [*], the Supreme Court ruled that the Parole Board must offer an oral hearing when fairness requires it. This includes situations where:
- There are significant disputes of fact.
- The prisoner’s credibility is in question.
- The case involves complex issues.
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did the uk supreme court in favour of the prisoners
Yes, the UK Supreme Court ruled in favor of the prisoners in the case of R (Osborn) v Parole Board [*]. The decision emphasized that the Parole Board must provide an oral hearing when fairness requires it. This ensures prisoners have a fair chance to present their case.
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was this decison made through judcial review
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Yes, the decision in R (Osborn) v Parole Board [*] was made through judicial review by the UK Supreme Court. The court reviewed the Parole Board's decision-making process and ruled that they must provide oral hearings when fairness requires it.
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