Voices in Justice: Parole Reform in Scotland

This consultation invites respondents to consider the purpose of parole and how, if and where this could be defined in Scotland. Currently, there exists varied descriptions of what parole is, what it is used for, and descriptions and explanations of the various processes, including legal definitions of the parole system’s function. We invite respondents to take a step-back, and to reflect and consider what the purpose of parole should and could be; where consensus on the parole system’s purpose may be clear, consistent and accessible.