Question
20. How many prisoners released under the early release scheme have since been recalled to prison.
Answer
It is too early to draw conclusions about recall patterns associated with the progression model. However, we are closely monitoring recall trends and outcomes as further data becomes available, and we regularly publish data on releases and recalls in “Offender management statistics quarterly”, an accredited official statistics publication, on gov.uk.
Verdict: RED (22/100)
The question asked how many early-release prisoners had been recalled, but the reply gives no figure. It says it is too early to draw conclusions about recall patterns linked to the progression model, commits to monitoring trends, and points to the quarterly Offender management statistics. The reply is hedged throughout and only partly addresses the question, so the person who asked would likely need to pursue the specific number separately.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| How many prisoners released under the early release scheme have since been recalled to prison. | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The question asks for a specific number of early-release prisoners recalled, but the reply gives no figure. It says it is too early to draw conclusions about recall patterns linked to the progression model, commits to monitoring recall trends, and points to the quarterly Offender management statistics publication, which is a concrete referral but not the answer itself. |