Statutory Instruments

4 July 2025

Parliament: Draft 28-Day Recall Order Laid

Following the Justice Secretary’s Press Conference on Prison Capacity (below) the Government has now laid before Parliament the Order that will if passed as drafted change recall law with effect from 2nd September 2025 – view the Draft Order and a Summary of it below View a copy of the Draft Order >> View a […]

15 May 2025

Prisons at breaking point as 28-day limit for recall is introduced

Most offenders recalled to prison after breaching their licence conditions will be allowed back onto the streets after 28 days to free up space. They will be among thousands of criminals who will benefit from new limits on how long offenders can be returned to prison after breaching their licence. Speaking at a hastily arranged […]