Society
Prison Recalls Exceed Releases in England and Wales
•Prison recalls surpass releases for the first time in England and Wales during Q1 2026. Licence breaches rose 31%, intensifying pressure on prison capacity.
1 August 2026
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Criminal Justice System
Society
Prison Recalls Exceed Releases in England and Wales
•Prison recall rate surpasses 100% for first time in England and Wales. Q1 2026 data shows 13,193 recalls versus 12,977 releases, up 31% year-over-year.
1 August 2026