Prisoners' Release
Lords · Question HL15434 · Tabled 11 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by The Lord Bishop of Gloucester
To ask His Majesty's Government whether a three-month prognosis is required for a prisoner to be considered for early release on compassionate grounds.
Answer
Answered by Lord Timpson, 25 Mar 2026
The Secretary of State has a statutory power to grant the early release of prisoners serving a sentence or term of imprisonment in custody on compassionate grounds. The power is used in exceptional circumstances only and in accordance with the HMPPS Early...