The parole board considers the cases of a murderer who has the chance to move to an open prison and an arsonist and drug dealer with a history of mental health problems.
Fifteen years ago,听Matthew听violently murdered a young woman on a public street. He has the chance to move to an open prison where he will come into contact with the public. A recently converted Christian, will his remorse for the crime be enough to persuade the parole board to move him? Or will a violent outburst in prison keep him locked up for longer?
听
After being convicted for arson,听26-year-old听Simran听was caught dealing class A drugs. Halfway through his four-and-a-half year sentence, he has the chance to be released into the community. With a history of mental health problems, will the parole board decide he needs to remain confined, or can he be safely released into the community?
Last on
More episodes
Clip
-
![]()
"I don't want to hurt anyone... but I'm gonna protect myself"
Duration: 02:01
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Series Producer | Alice Mayhall |
| Director | Chris Taylor |
| Production Manager | Rob Weber |
| Editor | Rick Barker |
| Executive Producer | Liesel Evans |
| Production Company | Raw TV |
Social media is buzzing! What's your opinion on Parole?
Watch the reels and read the comments in The Open University's social media interactive