Dates Requests received Requests approved Requests denied 08-03-21 – 11-03-22 38 0 38 12-03-22 – 16-02-23 57 47 10* 17-02-23 – 30-05-23 11 11 0 *Reasons for refusal The following reasons were given for refusing an application to observe a hearing:6 out of the 10 were because of the sensitive nature of the information to be discussed at the Tribunal;1 where the case was considered under Rule 20 or the Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001 (i.e. an oral hearing arising from a Part III case, where there is no entitlement to observe);1 where the prisoner did not have a solicitor;1 where the Panel thought written reps more suitable; and1 where the panel concluded a summary of the decision would be sufficient S6W...