HC Deb 30 October 1992 vol 212 cc930-1W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what effect a prisoner's protestation of innocence has on the decision of the parole board; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Lloyd

When the parole board assesses the suitability of prisoners for early release on licence, the principal concern is the risk of further offending. Protestation of innocence per se does not dictate the outcome of its deliberations.

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