Last updated: 16 January 2026
PED
Parole Eligibility Date - the earliest date at which an indeterminate sentence prisoner may be considered for release by the Parole Board. For life sentence prisoners, this is when the tariff (minimum term) expires.
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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.
Tariff
The minimum period a prisoner serving a life or indeterminate sentence must serve before being considered for release by the Parole Board.