In considering the cases before them members of the Parole Board are guided by Directions issued by the Secretary of State under Section 32(6) of the Criminal Justice Act 1991 or Section 239(6) of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

• Secretary of State's Directions to the Parole Board Issued December 2009
• Secretary of State's Directions to the Parole Board Issued April 2005
• Secretary of State's Directions to the Parole Board Issued August 2004
• Secretary of State's Directions to the Parole Board Issued May 2004