State Representative Chris England recently spoke out against the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles (ABPP), criticizing their inconsistent decision-making process and lack of adherence to established guidelines. England emphasized the need for oversight of the ABPP, proposing a bill to create an oversight board that would monitor their actions. He highlighted the negative impact of the ABPP’s decisions, which led to low parole rates, overcrowded prisons, and increased violence. Despite public pressure, the ABPP recently increased the parole rate, but England questioned the authenticity of these decisions, suggesting they may be reactionary rather than based on proper assessments. He stressed the importance of following guidelines to ensure a reliable and repeatable system for assessing prisoners for parole. England called for oversight to guarantee that the ABPP is making informed decisions and following established protocols. He emphasized that oversight is necessary to understand and improve the system’s effectiveness. England’s interview on the “Alabama Politics This Week” podcast discusses his proposed legislation and the need for oversight of the ABPP.
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The parole rate increase in Alabama underscores the importance of board oversight
