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Lifer Reviews
A lifer review provides a comprehensive clinical assessment of prisoners serving indeterminate sentences, such as Life or IPP. These reports evaluate whether the prisoner has addressed their offending behaviour sufficiently to meet the legal threshold for release or progression following the expiry of their minimum tariff..
Overview
When this report is required
- To assess suitability for release once the court-mandated minimum term (tariff) has expired
- To provide independent evidence of risk reduction for a pre-tariff Parole Board sift
- To evaluate the necessity of continued detention based on current psychological risk profiles
- To support a transfer to a lower-security estate as part of a phased release plan
What the expert assesses
- Reduction in Primary Offending Risk
- Engagement with Accredited Offending Behaviour Programmes
- Psychological Readiness for Community Resettlement
- Evidence of Maturation and Cognitive Change
- Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) Framework Compliance
Report specification
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Assessment Setting | Prison Estate, Secure Unit, Remote |
| Court Acceptance | Parole Board, High Court |
| Compliance | CPR Part 35 |
CPR Part 35 Compliant
Digital Delivery
Urgent Instructions
Specialist expertise
Forensic Psychologists
Consultant Psychiatrists
IPP Specialists
While these are the primary specialists engaged for this instruction type, please note that every case turns on
its own facts. Complex or multi-disciplinary cases may require a bespoke team of experts. Our case managers will
review your specific instruction to ensure the correct clinical match.