Everything we know about early releases
Transparency data on the 16,231 people released early from prison between 10 September and 31 December 2024.
25th April 2025
Here you can find over 750 posts tracking every major development in our prisons since 2011. You can read prison safety statistics, find out about prison reform plans and (often lack of progress), positive developments and abject failures. If you’re looking for something in particular, try the search box below.
Transparency data on the 16,231 people released early from prison between 10 September and 31 December 2024.
Too many women are being remanded to custody, including those who are severely mentally unwell who should be receiving treatment in the community.
Chief Executive of the Parole Board Cecilia French shares the latest developments in the parole system.
Ombudsman says prisons are insufficiently motivated to improve property practices.
Prison inspectorate highlights that the inability to get things done is contributing to potentially harmful frustration among prisoners.
Public Accounts Committee report on Prison Estate Capacity says the justice system faces total gridlock in 2026
Institute for Government report lays bare the shockingly high levels of violence, protests and self-harm and severely limited work and education opportunities for prisoners.
Sarah Nixon and Darren Woodward guest blog on their new book exploring Role Exit in Prison Officers.
Susannah Hancock’s independent review into placements and care for girls in youth custody.
The newest additions to the Butler Trust’s Knowledge Exchange site for prison, probation and youth justice practitioners.
Latest HMPPS workforce figures show falls in number of prison and probation officers
Anne-Marie Day highlights a number of challenges faced by Resettlement Officers in English Young Offender’s Institutions.
