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Release on Temporary Licence remains underutilised despite its proven effectiveness.
Conclusion
Release on temporary licence (ROTL) is a proven and effective tool for rehabilitation, helping prisoners maintain family ties, gain employment, and reintegrate into the community. Despite its strong track record, with a 99.8 per cent compliance rate, it remains inconsistently applied and underutilised. (Conclusion, Paragraph 95)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Report
7th Report – Ending the cycle of reoffending – part one: rehabilitation in prisons
14 Nov 2025
HC 469
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.8 yr
Report published
14 Nov 2025