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2. www.gov.uk › leaving-prisonLeaving prison: When someone can leave prison - GOV.UK

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   A prisoner serving a determinate sentence is normally released automatically halfway through their sentence. If their sentence is 12 months or more, they’ll be released on probation.

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4. www.gov.uk › guidance › new-change-to-some-offendersNew change to some offenders' automatic release dates

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   Sep 9, 2024 · Information on the change to automatic release dates for some prisoners so they leave after serving 40% of their sentence, rather than the current 50%.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesMore prisoners freed early to ease overcrowding - BBC News

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   Oct 22, 2024 · Offenders serving more than five years are being released on licence after spending 40% of their time behind bars, a scheme that excludes those convicted of serious violence, sex crimes and...

6. www.theukrules.co.uk › rules › legalLeaving Prison UK | Getting Released from Legal Custody - UK ...

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   This guide explains how and when prisoners get released from jail and how UK law applies to people who will be leaving prison or legal custody. There is additional information about certain types of resettlement schemes with details on getting a temporary release on licence.

7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesHow many prisoners are being released early and who are they?

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   Jul 12, 2024 · Eligible prisoners serving more than five years can now be automatically released after only 40% of their fixed-term sentence, rather than the usual 50%. Sex offenders, and those serving...

8. www.criminaljusticehub.org.uk › task › im-about-toI’m about to be released from prison – what do I need to know?

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   Dec 31, 2022 · You may be released from prison with conditions: you could be either ‘ on licence ’, or on a ‘tag’ (known as a Home Detention Curfew). Your local National Probation Service ( NPS ) or CRC will monitor and support you.

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   When does a prisoner get released?

   • As a rule, the time when a prisoner gets released depends most on: The length of their prison sentence. How they behaved inside the prison. Whether they spent any time on remand (waiting for a trial). Quite often, prisoners serving determinate sentences get released by automatic process.

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   What happens when a prisoner is released?

   • When a prisoner is released depends on: A prisoner serving a determinate sentence is normally released automatically halfway through their sentence. If their sentence is 12 months or more, they’ll be released on probation. A Parole Board is not involved. Prisoners can apply for parole if they have an extended sentence, or a fixed-term sentence for:

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   Can a prisoner be released at the same time?

   • To free up enough capacity, this change will also be applied to current prisoners from September, but not all eligible offenders in prison will be released at the same time. If you’re part of the Victim Contact Scheme or the Victim Notification Scheme, your Victim Liaison Officer will inform you of any change to the release date of the offender.

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   What if the prisoners were released early?

   • It was not clear if the others had also been released early or had served their time. Sir Keir Starmer's spokesman said that while the prime minister "shares the public's anger" at the scenes of people leaving prison early, "there was no choice not to act". "If we had not acted, we would have faced a complete paralysis of the system."

   More prisoners freed early to ease overcrowding

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   Why is the UK releasing more prisoners early?

   • The government is releasing 1,100 more prisoners early, as part of its emergency plan to ease overcrowding in jails in England and Wales. Offenders serving more than five years are being released on licence after spending 40% of their time behind bars, a scheme that excludes those convicted of serious violence, sex crimes and terrorism.

   More prisoners freed early to ease overcrowding

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   How many prisoners were released in September?

   • About 1,700 prisoners were released in September under the first round of the scheme, which aims to free up 5,500 prison spaces in total. Ministers have also announced a major review of sentencing, which could lead to new forms of punishment outside of jails. Which prisoners are being released?

   How many prisoners are being released early and who are they?

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10. www.turn2us.org.uk › get-support › information-forBenefits When Released From Prison | Turn2us

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    Benefits when released from prison. You can claim most benefits in the normal way. Use the Turn2us Benefits Calculator to check which benefits you may be entitled to. Before you leave prison, you might be interviewed by a DWP liaison officer who should point out what benefits you might be able to claim. You will need a.