Allen, R (on the application of) v Parole Board [2009] EWHC 3492 (Admin) (1 December 2009)

Allen, R (on the application of) v Parole Board [2009] EWHC 3492 (Admin) (1 December 2009)

The Parole Board applied the appropriate standard of proof in making findings regarding domestic violence and breaches of licence conditions. The decision letter, when read as a whole, provided adequate reasoning and was not irrational. The challenge to the Parole Board's decision is dismissed on all grounds.

Citation
[2009] EWHC 3492 (Admin)
Parties
Claimant: Allen; Defendant: Parole Board
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 December 2009
Procedural Posture
Judicial Review / Final Judgment After Permission Granted
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Parole, Standard of Proof, Licence Conditions, Judicial Review
Administrative Law Criminal Law Parole Standard of Proof Licence Conditions Judicial Review

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Parties

Allen

Claimant

Parole Board

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Final Judgment After Permission Granted

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Parole Board applied the correct standard of proof regarding allegations of domestic violence
  2. 2 Whether the Parole Board erred in finding breaches of licence conditions relating to residence and employment

Ratio Decidendi

The Parole Board applied the appropriate standard of proof in making findings regarding domestic violence and breaches of licence conditions. The decision letter, when read as a whole, provided adequate reasoning and was not irrational. The challenge to the Parole Board's decision is dismissed on all grounds.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • Assessment of the claimant's publicly funded costs granted
  • Permission to appeal refused