# The Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2022, Rule 5: Scottish Ministers’ Dossier

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(1) When a case is referred to the Board, the Scottish Ministers must send information and documents to the Board and, subject to Rule 9, to the person concerned in accordance with this rule.
(2) In every case, the Scottish Ministers must send—
(a) as far as practicable and relevant to the case, the information and documents listed in schedule 1, and
(b) any other information or document which the Scottish Ministers consider is relevant to the case.
(3) Where the case relates to a person in respect of whom an order for lifelong restriction has been made under section 210F of the 1995 Act, the Scottish Ministers must send—
(a) a copy of the latest risk management plan approved by the Risk Management Authority in respect of that person, or
(b) where no such plan has been approved, a copy of the risk assessment report relating to that person.
(4) The information mentioned in paragraphs (2) and (3) must be sent no later than 10 working days after the case is referred to the Board.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2022/385/rule/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/parole-board-scotland-rules-2022/rule-5
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