He is demanding a more “precautionary approach” to prevent the release of offenders such as Pitchfork, who was recalled to jail for “concerning” behaviour, including approaching young girls in the street.

Mr Raab’s review of the Parole Board is expected to give victims a new independent right of appeal. Currently, a victim or the Justice Secretary can challenge a parole decision by the board, as happened with Pitchfork, but this only requires it to reconsider its verdict to release the offender from prison.

Victims will get an automatic right to apply to attend any parole board hearing their case, although the final decision will rest with the panel’s chairman.

It is understood that plans to rename the Parole Board the “Public Protection” or “Risk Assessment” Board have been dropped, as have proposals to turn it into a new open court or tribunal system.

A Parole Board spokesman said: “Our priority will, and always has been, ensuring public protection is the priority by following the test for release, as set by Parliament. We hope that this review of the system enables further transparency and efficiency for victims and the public.”

The Ministry of Justice declined to comment.