Record number of offenders being recalled to prison in England and Wales
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A record number of offenders in England and Wales are being recalled to prison, with over 5,000 recalled in December alone, representing a significant portion of those released in the year leading up to June 2025. Union officials attribute this surge partly to prisoners deliberately violating probation terms to deal drugs within prisons, exploiting a lucrative market. Early release schemes, implemented to alleviate prison overcrowding, are also raising concerns about inadequate housing and support for released prisoners. The recalled prisoner population has more than doubled since 2018, exacerbating the prison crisis. Over half of recalls are due to non-compliance with license conditions, while about 20% involve new offenses. Overworked probation officers are struggling to supervise a growing number of former prisoners, contributing to the increasing recall rates.
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