Voices in Justice: parole reform consultation
We are consulting on a broad range of areas centred on parole improvements and parole reform. The consultation invites all people with an interest in parole and wider justice matters to consider the consultation areas and play a direct role in influencing parole policy in Scotland.
Closed
This consultation closed 11 November 2025.
View this consultation on consult.gov.scot, including responses once published.
Annex A – External Engagement
The Scottish Government has undertaken a comprehensive approach to stakeholder engagement, seeking feedback and input from individuals who have experience of the parole system, and agencies with an interest in the parole system.
This sustained and inclusive approach aims to build the widest possible range of views on parole, particularly in respect of improvements to be made.
We are grateful to the following for their contributions that directly informed the content of this consultation over the past few months.
Victims’ support organisations
• Victim Support Scotland
- Time To Heal
- SafeLives
- The Manda Centre
People with lived and living experience – victims
- Individuals who have experienced the parole process from a victim’s perspective
Support organisations
• The Wise Group
People with lived and living experience
- Individuals with experience of custody, the parole process and living with licence conditions (under supervision)
Counterparts from other jurisdictions
- Ministry Of Justice / UK Government
- The Netherlands Probation Service
- Republic of Ireland Parole Board
- New Zealand Parole Board
Justice Partners
- Justice Social Work
- Parole Board for Scotland (PBS)
- Risk Management Authority
- Third sector organisations
- The Howard League
- Academia
- COSLA
- Scottish Prison Service
- Crown Office
- Police Scotland
Contact
Email: paroleconsultation@gov.scot