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Prison Recalls Surge 62% Amid Policy Changes
10/31/2025
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- The emergency early-release scheme contributed to a rise in recalls, with 11,041 offenders recalled between April and June 2025.
- Recalls rose 62% from two years earlier.
- Charlie Taylor, Chief Inspector of Prisons, said constant policy changes complicate prison management.
- The Ministry of Justice emphasized public safety and said strict conditions are imposed on released offenders.
- The government plans to build 14,000 new prison places by 2031.
