From the article: Parole Board chair Michael White said: “Of the 81 cases considered in 2023, the families of deceased victims engaged in 47 cases, representing 58% of engagement. The trauma experienced by these families has not lessened over time. “The vast majority opposed any granting of parole and sought to have parole applicants excluded from areas close to their permanent residences if granted parole. “The families welcomed the right to be heard and make representations to the Board, but some were critical of the right of applicants refused parole, to reapply after two years.” Mr White added that there were significant problems for applicants who were eligible for parole in accessing housing. “Those who were granted parole, sometimes found it extremely difficult to access housing prior to their release.”
Hopefully this might tackle some of the “life only means 12 years in Ireland” nonsense that the sub loves.
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From the article:
Parole Board chair Michael White said: “Of the 81 cases considered in 2023, the families of deceased victims engaged in 47 cases, representing 58% of engagement. The trauma experienced by these families has not lessened over time.
“The vast majority opposed any granting of parole and sought to have parole applicants excluded from areas close to their permanent residences if granted parole.
“The families welcomed the right to be heard and make representations to the Board, but some were critical of the right of applicants refused parole, to reapply after two years.”
Mr White added that there were significant problems for applicants who were eligible for parole in accessing housing.
“Those who were granted parole, sometimes found it extremely difficult to access housing prior to their release.”
Hopefully this might tackle some of the “life only means 12 years in Ireland” nonsense that the sub loves.