Parole (UK)

54-year-old Colin committed a brutal murder following a pub fight. 25 years later, he has a chance to be released from prison. Will the Parole Board decide that he is safe to be let back into the community?

15 years ago, Matthew 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 veteran of six previous parole hearings, has an intense period of therapy changed him enough for the Parole Board to give him a chance this time?

34 year-old Ruben is facing the Parole Board after serving a sentence for biting a man's ear off. Will he be able to persuade the Board he is a changed man or will his offending past catch up with him?

Three years ago, 35-year-old Ben went on a drink and drugs binge that ended with a failed bank robbery. Having been released and reoffended numerous times before, will his recent illness be enough to make him change for good?