28-04-2018 01:01 via theguardian.com

Parole Board reform unveiled after John Worboys controversy

Victims will be able to challenge decisions under measures announced by justice secretaryVictims of crime will be able to challenge Parole Board decisions for the first time under measures being introduced following the case of John Worboys, the black-cab rapist whose release from prison was overturned by the high court.Among the proposals being unveiled on Saturday are a judge-led process that could in some instances be open to the public to force the board to reconsider a decision without vict
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