Getting parole means you can leave prison or be released from custody before the end of your sentence.
Applications for Parole
You will be kept under supervision, known as being ‘on licence’ or probation.
Expert Prison Law Solicitors
At GT Stewart, our expert prison law solicitors provide clear, practical advice and robust representation to prisoners and their families across England and Wales. We understand that decisions made in custody can have a profound impact on sentence progression, release dates, and future prospects.
Our specialist team advises on all aspects of prison law, including adjudications, categorisation reviews, recall to prison, parole proceedings, sentence calculations, and challenges to unlawful or unfair decisions. We act swiftly where urgent action is required and work closely with our clients to ensure their rights are protected at every stage.
We are committed to holding decision-makers to account and ensuring that prisoners are treated fairly and lawfully within the system.
Experienced Prison Law Lawyers
Our experienced prison law lawyers form part of a specialist Prison Law team dedicated exclusively to representing prisoners across England and Wales. We have an in-depth understanding of the prison system and the legal framework governing decisions made in custody.
We regularly represent clients before the Parole Board, in adjudication hearings, and in challenges to categorisation, licence conditions, recall decisions, and sentence calculations. Our team understands how vital progression is and works proactively to ensure that clients are given a fair opportunity to move through their sentence and prepare for release.
Where decisions are unlawful, unfair, or disproportionate, our specialist Prison Law team takes robust action. This can include formal complaints, appeals, and, where necessary, judicial review proceedings. We are committed to protecting our clients’ rights and ensuring that prison authorities and decision-makers are held to account.
We also work closely with families, providing clear communication and practical guidance at what can often be a difficult and uncertain time.
Applications for Parole
You may be released or transferred to an open prison (‘open conditions’). However, the rules are different in Scotland, Northern Ireland or if you are a young offender.
When you are eligible for parole depends on what type of sentence you have. You are not eligible for parole if your sentence is less than 4 years.
Why choose GT Stewart?
We can help you make representations setting out the reasons why you should be granted parole. You may have to go to a hearing before the Parole Board can make a decision and we can help you with this hearing.
You cannot appeal against a Parole Board decision but you can apply for judicial review of their decision and we can also advise you about whether there are grounds to judicially review their decision.
Our Expert Lawyers are ready to Help
GT Stewart has established itself as a leading firm, specialising in both private cases and also Legal Aid work.
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Our Tenacity Results in Success
We represented an appellant whose conviction was referred to the Court of Appeal by the CCRC on the basis that there was no jurisdiction to hear one of the counts, as it involved alleged conduct committed outside the UK.
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Partner and Head of Youth Crime, Mel Stooks, recently featured alongside Angus Jones from HM Inspectorate of Prisons on the latest Transform Justice podcast episode, “Do the children on remand need to be there?”, which is now live.
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We represented a client in proceedings where the prosecution sought to invoke the “slip rule” under section 385 of the Sentencing Act 2020.
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Client Testimonials
“Professional, first class service, pleasure to deal with, efficient, friendly, would use again.”
“Only used GT Stewart for my recall but had plenty of chats with Jessica who dealt with my case. All the paperwork sent was easily explained to me as I needed it.”
“I came across GT Stewart via a Prison newspaper. I am a serving prisoner and needed a Solicitor for my parole hearing. Jane Finnis agreed to support me. She personally responds to me and emails me to keep me up to date in a timely and very professional manner. I have yet to sit my parole however Jane Finnis makes me feel confident in her and although I am on legal aid, she will do all she can for my case. If I had the income, I would be happy to pay for the service!”
“The Best Solicitors for Prison Law and Parole Matters. When I ever have parole again, I would only ever use GT Stewart Solicitors because you always get good service and the lawyers are always truthful and honest with you every step of the way and you always get first class service. So thank you again for your help with my parole board matters!”
"Excellent & Professional Throughout – Faultless. I meet Archie Gale of GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates last week who is an absolute credit to the company he works for. Was smart, well educated, informative when necessary & was clear & precise when giving out advice. Furthermore, the follow up calls & general interest in his clients was exceptional. Well done Archie, keep up the good work."