Risk and mental health reports for the Parole Board
Independent forensic risk and mental health assessments for Parole Board proceedings, prepared by forensic specialists under the Parole Board Rules 2019.
Parole decisions rest on an assessment of risk. Expert Medical arranges independent forensic psychiatric and psychological reports for Parole Board proceedings, prepared by specialists experienced in risk assessment and in the parole process under the Parole Board Rules 2019.
Forensic risk expertise
Reports are prepared by forensic psychiatrists, many Section 12 approved under the Mental Health Act 1983, and by forensic psychologists experienced in structured risk assessment.
Focused on the parole question
The assessment addresses the matters the Parole Board considers, including any mental disorder, progress made and the level of risk, set out clearly for the panel.
Prepared for the hearing
Reports are written for Parole Board proceedings and the expert can attend an oral hearing to give evidence where the panel requires it.
Independent risk evidence for parole decisions
The Parole Board needs a clear, independent assessment of risk. Our reports set out the clinical findings and the reasoning behind the risk opinion, and leave the release decision to the panel.
- Forensic risk assessments using structured tools
- Mental health assessments of the prisoner
- Assessments for indeterminate and IPP (Imprisonment for Public Protection) sentences
- Reports on progress and treatment in custody
- Assessment of risk of serious harm
- Mental capacity issues where they arise
- Reports prepared under the Parole Board Rules 2019
- Prison and secure-setting assessments arranged
- Oral evidence at the parole hearing where required
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