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R (on the application of JOHN HIRST) v (1) SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT (2) PAROLE BOARD (2005)

PUBLISHED October 5, 2005
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The scheme under the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 s.32 was compatible in principle with the European Convention on Human Rights 1950 Art.5. Where a life prisoner was recalled to prison after a period on parole, reasons for the recall had to be given, even when they were obvious. Furthermore the reasons had to be given promptly; eight days for the receipt of such information was unreasonable.

[2005] EWHC 1480 (Admin)

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