Phillip BANNAN - 16/07/2019

Parole Hearing

Under section 21(2) of the Parole Act 2002

Conditions hearing

Under section 18(2) (SRD) of the Parole Act 2002

Phillip Bruce Ray BANNAN

Hearing: 16 July 2019

at Rolleston Prison

Members of the Board:

  • Judge Neil MacLean (Panel Convenor)
  • Ms F Pimm
  • Ms P Rose

DECISION OF THE BOARD

  1. Phillip Bruce Ray Bannan was scheduled for his third appearance before the Board today but has filed a waiver stating that there is “no point, waste of time.”  His statutory release date on a sentence of nine years for manslaughter is 19 September 2019.
  2. He has seen submissions from his family of his victims saying that they believe he should serve his full term of imprisonment.
  3. The only rehabilitative treatment he has done is the Drug Treatment Programme (DTP).  His reports are that he has been misconduct-free since June 2018 and it is anticipated that he would be released within the [withheld] supported accommodation environment.
  4. In the circumstances we consider that we do not have enough information to grant parole at this stage and will simply now fix his release conditions as from his statutory release date.  They will be the standard and following special conditions to run to six months past his statutory release date including a curfew 10.00 pm to 6.00 am.  In addition to the proposed release conditions we have added a no-drive provision.  In the circumstances we have decided that the electronic monitoring requirement does not really assist with management of risk and have deleted those.

    (1) Not to possess, use, or consume alcohol, controlled drugs or psychoactive substances except controlled drugs prescribed for you by a health professional.

    (2) To obtain the written approval of a Probation Officer before starting or changing your position and/or place of employment (including voluntary and unpaid work). To notify a Probation Officer if you leave your position of employment.

    (3) To be at your approved address between the hours of 9pm and 6am daily unless you have the prior written approval of a Probation Officer.

    (4) To attend a psychological assessment and attend, participate in and complete any recommended treatment as directed by a Probation Officer.

    (5) To attend an alcohol and drug assessment, and attend, participate in and complete any treatment or counselling directed by a Probation Officer.

    (6) To reside at an address approved in writing by a Probation Officer, and not move from that address unless you have the prior written approval of a Probation Officer.

    (7) Not to have contact or otherwise associate, with the family of the victim of your offending, directly or indirectly, unless you have the prior written approval of a Probation Officer.

    (8) Not to drive, without the prior written approval of a probation officer.

    Please note: you may be required to undergo a drug or alcohol test and or submit to drug or alcohol monitoring.

Judge Neil MacLean
Panel Convenor