Originally Posted by
KerrAvon
A person upon whom a life sentence is imposed has to serve the minimum term set by the judge. When he has done that, he can apply to the Parole Board for release.
Upon receiving an application for release, the Parole Board gathers information about the prisoner - the nature of the original crime, the behaviour of the prisoner in prison, whether the prisoner has accepted guilt and assisted the authorities etc. They are also likely to require a psychiatric assessment.
The Parole Board then considers all the information and may order the prisoner's release if they are satisfied - insofar as it is possible - that they are no longer a risk to the public.
A person released from a life sentence is on life license and can be returned to prison if they offend again or breach any license conditions.
License conditions are likely to be strict at first - dictating where a person can live, prohibiting them from going to particular places etc. They will be supervised by a probation officer.
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