"The concept of redemption is extremely important" - What's happening with Parole? (Feat. CEO Martin Jones)

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English - May 29, 2020 00:01 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
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Generally, the inner workings of the parole board go under the radar in discussions around current affairs. When we do hear about it, it’s usually because a decision has been made to release a criminal who’s committed the most abhorrent crimes. How have things changed since the controversial 2018 decision to release John Warboys (AKA "the black cab rapist)? And how has Covid-19 affected proceedings? Aqsa Hussein speaks to CEO of the parole board, Martin Jones, and prison lawyers to find the answers.