After serving part of sentence they're
allowed to apply for parole. If sentence
less than 15 years parole board decides
on application. If a serious crime over
15 years then case reviewed by Home
sectretary
Factors that decide are behaviour in prison, nature of
offence, home circumstances and plans on release
Reform
Many prisons need changing as they don't work.
Today there is the Howard League for Penal Reform.
Also concerned with overcrowding and reoffending
rates
Many Hindus in India are encouraging education
and medication to make changes
Life Sentences
Average life sentence about 15 years before parole comes up, but judge can set a longer term if offence is
grave in nature