Parole (Hansard, 13 May 1992)

§ Mr. Ian Taylor
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department whether he has any plans to review the criteria determining good conduct for the purposes of parole in Her Majesty's prisons.
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§ Mr. Peter Lloyd
No. Prisoners' conduct is but one of many factors taken into account when the Parole Board considers the case for parole.

§ Mr. David Atkinson
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his policy towards a system of parole for terminally ill prisoners.

§ Mr. Peter Lloyd
Terminally ill prisoners are considered for parole in the same way as others. A prisoner's medical condition is one of the factors which the Parole Board considers in assessing suitability for parole. Under the exercise of the royal prerogative of mercy, terminally ill prisoners can be considered for release on compassionate grounds, prior to their eligibility for release on parole.