Application for a public hearing in the case of Romeo Cummins

The Parole Board received an application for the oral hearing in the case of Romeo Cummins to be heard in public from Natasha Jones.

Summary of the application:

• There is a legitimate public interest in transparency surrounding serious sexual offending and parole decision‑making.
• Openness in this case would assist in maintaining confidence in the justice and parole system, particularly given the gravity and nature of the offending, the number of victims affected, and the ongoing fear experienced by survivors years after conviction.
• The psychological impact upon survivors caused by secrecy, uncertainty, or exclusion from proceedings directly affecting their safety and future wellbeing.
• The need for trauma‑informed handling of all victim participation.
• The right of victims to feel heard, acknowledged, and safeguarded throughout the parole process.

If anyone wishes to make representations regarding this application the Parole Board Rules now allow for submissions from the press and public. There are five working days from publication in which to do this. You can make these representations via the proforma attached on this page. Proforma for representations - GOV.UK

The deadline for representations is midday on Friday 26th June 2026.