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 hearing delays
Everyone said they have heard of or have been to a parole hearing that has been delayed
People said that better information about delays should be shared with everyone.
They said the delay should be shared with everyone involved as soon as possible.
They said that managing cases better would help to stop delays.
Contact
Email: paroleconsultation@gov.scot