Prisoners' Release
Lords · Question HL15433 · 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 how many prisoners (1) applied for, and (2) were granted, early release on compassionate grounds in each of the past five years.
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...