A guide for victims about the changes to prison release arrangements

The Government is introducing changes to prison release arrangements for some offenders through the Sentencing Act 2026. These changes are intended to help ensure there is enough space in prisons, while making sure there is tough supervision of offenders when they are released to keep victims and the wider public safe.

This guide provides a summary of these changes, outlines how victims can be informed about release date changes and licence conditions, and explains what support is available to victims.