Prisoners' Release
Commons · Question 128805 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department taking to help prevent prisoners from avoiding their Release on Temporary Licence.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 28 Apr 2026
Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) is a key part of preparing individuals for safe resettlement into the community. The Ministry of Justice takes the risk of prisoners failing to return from ROTL extremely seriously. I have assumed that it is this risk t...