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
Licence conditions
Licence conditions are rules a person in prison must follow when released.
Most people thought that the licence conditions are too strict and not flexible enough. Most people thought they should be made better.
Most people thought the licence conditions should be fair, clear and written in plain English.
Contact
Email: paroleconsultation@gov.scot