Lucy Linton-Briggs

Lucy Linton‑Briggs is the Chief Operating Officer of the Parole Board for England and Wales, bringing a strong background in organisational change and digital transformation to leadership within a uniquely independent and decision‑focused part of the criminal justice system. Lucy provides strategic and operational leadership across the Operational, Legal and Policy, and Member and Staff Capability functions, supporting the delivery of around 30,000 parole decisions each year. Her role spans setting business priorities, assuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and ensuring policies, systems and processes remain effective, proportionate and responsive to change. Central to her remit is ensuring that more than 380 independent Parole Board Members are properly supported to make high‑quality, timely decisions in complex and high‑risk cases. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, Lucy has led work to reduce backlogs, minimise adjournments and strengthen end‑to‑