Public Hearing Application - Jack Shepherd Case
Summary
The Parole Board has published an application for a public hearing in the case of Jack Shepherd, convicted of manslaughter following a speed boat incident. The Board Chair's preliminary view is that the case should be heard in public due to its serious and unusual nature, Mr Shepherd's subsequent offences while on bail, his extradition, and public interest factors. The Board is seeking representations from the public and press within five working days of publication.
What changed
The Parole Board has published its application for a public oral hearing in the Jack Shepherd case, outlining the Chair's preliminary view that public interest and justice factors warrant public scrutiny of the parole decision. The case involves serious offences including manslaughter, wounding with intent, and breach of licence conditions.
Members of the public and press may submit representations regarding this application within five working days of publication. This is a consultation document that does not itself impose compliance obligations but provides an opportunity for public participation in parole proceedings.
What to do next
- Submit representations using the proforma within five working days of publication
- Contact info@paroleboard.gov.uk for accessible format assistance if needed
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Application for a public hearing in the case of Jack Shepherd
You will find below a summary of the application for the oral hearing of Jack Shepherd to be made public.
From: Parole Board Published 10 April 2026 Get emails about this page
Applies to England and Wales
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Proforma for Representations
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Details
Parole Board Chair – Alexandra Marks
It is the Board Chair’s preliminary view that it is in the interests of justice for the case to possibly be heard in public. The reasons are:
- The serious and unusual nature of the offence and of the case as a whole. Mr Shepherd was convicted of manslaughter following the death of a female in a speed boat incident.
- Whilst on police bail Mr Shepherd committed an offence contrary to s18, wounding with intent to cause serious bodily harm.
- Mr Shepherd then absconded and was only returned to the UK after extradition proceedings.
- Mr Shepherd was automatically released in January 2024 but was recalled to custody in September 2025 following allegations of behaviour which breached licence conditions and indicated increased risk.
- There is public interest in this case, not simply the facts of the index offence but Mr Shepherd’s subsequent failure to observe police bail or licence conditions.
- The risk management plan is complex, having regard to the circumstances of the case.
- The interests of justice mean that there should be need for public scrutiny of the Parole Board’s decision and consideration of risk to public safety. If anyone wishes to make representations regarding this application the Parole Board Rules now allow for submissions from the press and public. There are five working days from publication in which to do this. You can make these representations via the proforma attached on this page. Proforma for representations - GOV.UK ]
The deadline for representations is midday on Friday 17 April 2026
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Published 10 April 2026
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