Last updated: 16 January 2026
Helens Law
The Prisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) Act 2020, named after Helen McCourt who was murdered in 1988. Requires the Parole Board to take into account a prisoner's refusal to disclose the location of a victim's remains when considering release.
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Parole Board
An independent body that decides whether prisoners serving indeterminate sentences (life, IPP) or extended sentences can be safely released. The Parole Board assesses risk and can set release conditions.