In the case of R (Hewitson) v Parole Board of England and Wales [2026] EWHC 2219 (Admin), Olivia succeeded in challenging the Parole Board’s refusal of an oral hearing on grounds of procedural unfairness and a breach of Article 5(4) ECHR.

In this case, there was particular emphasis on the Claimant’s IPP status, his mental health and the prison estate environment potentially exacerbating and not reducing his risk due to his vulnerabilities.

The Parole Board’s decision has been quashed, and an oral hearing has been directed to take place as soon as reasonably practicable.

Olivia was instructed by Andrew Sperling at SL5 Legal.