Written question asked by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Friday, 30 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 February 2026. It was answered by Lord Timpson (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Prisoners' Release: Reoffenders

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government how many people serving an imprisonment for public protection sentence were in prison on recall as of 1 December 2025 following a breach of licence conditions where no further criminal charge was brought; and how many of those people have been continuously in custody since their most recent recall for (1) fewer than 12 months, (2) 1–2 years, (3) 2–3 years, (4) 3–4 years, (5) 4–5 years, (6) 5–6 years, (7) 6–7 years, (8) 7–8 years, (9) 8–9 years, (10) 9–10 years, and (11) more than 11 years.

Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.

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