Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements
New Chair of the Parole Board announced – Alexandra Marks CBE
Alexandra Marks CBE has been announced as the new Chair of the Parole Board by the Secretary of State for Justice.
The Secretary of State has announced today that Alexandra Marks CBE has been confirmed as the Chair of the Parole Board.
We are delighted that Alexandra will be commencing her role as Chair of the Parole Board from 18 July 2025.
We would like to take the opportunity to thank Caroline for her exemplary leadership over the last seven years.
Cecilia French, CEO of the Parole Board, said: “I am very much looking forward to working with Alexandra and would also like to extend my thanks to Caroline for her commitment, hard work and energy in her role as Chair of the Parole Board over the last 7 years. During this period, she has been instrumental in steering the Parole Board through a period of significant change and growth, resulting in a more transparent and improved parole system. We wish her the very best for the future.”
Notes to editors
Alexandra Marks CBE has been the Chair of RICS’ Regulatory Tribunal since 2023. A Recorder since 2002 and Deputy High Court Judge since 2010, she has also served as a First Tier Tribunal Judge of the General Regulatory Chamber since 2018.
Alexandra was previously a Commissioner at the Criminal Cases Review Commission (2013-2018) and a Judicial Appointments Commissioner (2012-2018). She was also previously Chair of Prisoners’ Education Trust (2012-2018).