Question about parole?

Question

When parole is being considered, I understand that the offender's remorse is taken into account. When it is decided that he shows no remorse for his actions or empathy for his victim, how is this decision arrived at? Wouldn't any prisoner say they were remorseful or pretend to be even if they weren't if they knew it would benefit them? Or is there a complicated process involved to ascertain this and if so what does it involve?

All informed answers will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Answer 1

As an ex-parolee[if that term exists!] I found that the whole process was haphazard and pretty much a joke. All the person needs to do is take the offending behaviour courses as in a sentence plan, it's easy to pay them lip service and blag a way through. One is then seen to have addressed offending behaviours, also clean drug tests and as few prison rule breaks as possible helps.I had more than a few of Governors reports and did the minimal courses but as my offence was not violent or sexual I got my parole to my and others surprise.A early guilty plea = shorter sentence!

Answer 2

Admitting the offence is used as blackmail against early release, otherwise if a key witness dies the whole conviction can be challenged, in the courts and set aside,  resulting in the crown paying telephone numbers in compensation, to the victim of a travesty of justice.

Think about it!  

Answer 3

Showing remorse is a very important part of being considered for parole.

I can name a life sentence prisoner who was released on parole 12 years ago after showing remorse. His co-accused, on the other hand, is still serving his sentence because he wont "jump through the hoops" as the saying goes.