Whilst the Board recognises that the views of victims, are a significant factor in considering an application for parole it must be remembered that such views are only one of a number of factors that the Board must have due regard to when assessing a prisoner’s application for parole. The Board is of the view that it would be wrong and contrary to the requirements of the Act if it were to refuse parole solely on the ground of a victim objecting to a prisoner being granted parole. The Board works closely with the Victim’s Assistance Unit to ensure that the present protocols in place work effectively for both the Board and the victims of crime. During the period covered by this Annual Report the Chairman and Secretary of the Board has confirmed with representatives of the Victims Assistance Unit that the protocols presently in place are functioning efficiently. Total number of prisoners released on parole The total number of prisoners released on parole during the period covered by this Annual Report are to be found in Table One. Conditions of Release Section 72(5) of the Act provides: (5) A Parole is subject to such terms and conditions as the Board considers necessary and as are specified in that order.” The Board is given a wide discretion as to what terms and conditions will be included in a prisoner’s parole order. The standard parole conditions which attach to every parole order made in Tasmania are as follows: Upon release immediately report in person to the Team Leader, Community Corrections. (Location depends on the parolee’s intended address). Be subject to supervision on parole of a parole officer who be such person as is appointed for that purpose from time to time by the Director, Community Corrections. Report to the Parole Officer, or any other person nominated by the Parole Officer, in the manner and at the places and times directed by the Parole Officer and shall be available for interview at such times and places as the parole officer or nominee may from time to time direct. Reside at any address arranged or approved by the Parole Officer. Only engage in employment which is approved by the Parole Officer.
Whilst the Board recognises that the views of victims, are a significant factor in considering an application for parole it must be remembered that such views are only one of a number of factors that the Board must have due regard to when assessing a prisoner’s application for parole. The Board is of the view that it would be wrong and contrary to the requirements of the Act if it were to refuse parole solely on the ground of a victim objecting to a prisoner being granted parole. The Board works closely with the Victim’s Assistance Unit to ensure that the present protocols in place work effectively for both the Board and the victims of crime. During the period covered by this Annual Report the Chairman and Secretary of the Board has confirmed with representatives of the Victims Assistance Unit that the protocols presently in place are functioning efficiently. Total number of prisoners released on parole The total number of prisoners released on parole during the period covered by this Annual Report are to be found in Table One. Conditions of Release Section 72(5) of the Act provides: (5) A Parole is subject to such terms and conditions as the Board considers necessary and as are specified in that order.” The Board is given a wide discretion as to what terms and conditions will be included in a prisoner’s parole order. The standard parole conditions which attach to every parole order made in Tasmania are as follows: Upon release immediately report in person to the Team Leader, Community Corrections. (Location depends on the parolee’s intended address). Be subject to supervision on parole of a parole officer who be such person as is appointed for that purpose from time to time by the Director, Community Corrections. Report to the Parole Officer, or any other person nominated by the Parole Officer, in the manner and at the places and times directed by the Parole Officer and shall be available for interview at such times and places as the parole officer or nominee may from time to time direct. Reside at any address arranged or approved by the Parole Officer. Only engage in employment which is approved by the Parole Officer.