Temporary Presumptive Re-categorisation Scheme guidance

The TPRS guidance outlines a temporary scheme that presumes eligible Category C prisoners serving standard determinate sentences can be re-categorised to Category D up to 36 months before their conditional release date, subject to defined eligibility criteria, exclusions and limited governor discretion where there is a wholly unacceptable risk, to maximise use of the prison estate.

The guidance contains information on the following:

• a description of TPRS
• eligibility and exclusions
• operational process of moving an offender under TPRS36
• Probation Service responsibilities
• Victim liaison arrangement