AC-2025-CDF-000035 - [2025] EWHC 2099 (Admin)

The claimant is serving a term of imprisonment for murder and challenges by way of judicial review, with permission which I granted, the decision of the Parole Board dated 19 December 2024 refusing his request for an oral hearing in order to determine whether he should be granted parole. Mr Withers represents the claimant. The other parties have remained neutral and have taken no active part in the proceedings. I indicated at the end of the substantive hearing that I would uphold the claim and grant appropriate relief and give my reasons in due course. This judgment records my reasons.