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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Prison Overcrowding Uk
Society
Prison Recalls Exceed Releases in England Wales
•For the first time, prison recalls outnumber releases in England and Wales, with a 31% surge in licence breaches during Q1 2026.
1 August 2026