Political interventions have undermined the parole system's effectiveness and independence
- Written by Arie Freiberg, Emeritus Professor of Law, Monash University
Australian governments have too often succumbed to perceived community pressure to limit parole authorities’ independence and powers.AAP/Samantha Manchee
Last month, the chair of the UK’s parole board, Nick Hardwick, resigned after three High Court judges ordered the board to reconsider its release on parole of serial sex offender John...