Publication - Consultation analysis
Voices in Justice: Parole Reform in Scotland: Consultation Analysis - easy read version
In 2025 a consultation was held, Voices in Justice - a Consultation on parole reform in Scotland. It asked victims, people in custody, justice professionals, and the wider public for their views on the parole system. This document is the summary of those response in easy read format.
Consultation
Parole hearings
Parole hearings are legal meetings where important decisions are made.
A lot of people do not want to let the media and public into parole hearings.
Some people thought that victims should be able to watch parole hearings.
Some people did not want victims to go to parole hearings or give statements.
Contact
Email: paroleconsultation@gov.scot