Ministry of Justice (MOJ)

“There were 51,419 licence recalls in the year ending March 2026, up from 40,259 in the previous year - a 28% increase.”

“The most common reason provided for prison recalls between January and March was "non-compliance" (9,683), followed by "failed to keep in touch" (5,025).”

“There were 2,891 recalls because an offender faced further charges between January and March 2026, a 23% rise on the same period in 2025.”

“The MOJ previously told BBC Verify the government had delivered about 3,200 prison places so far - 1,600 for each of their two years in office.”

“In September, the first set of 700 prisoners will be released.”

“A similar number of criminals will be released each of the next nine months as part of a staggered release plan.”