Approved Premises (AP)

Also known as: “Approved Bail Address” “Bail Hostel”

A residential unit providing intensive supervision for supervised individuals who present a high or very high risk of serious harm. Most will have been released from prison on licence or have a requirement imposing AP residency on them. Residents at APs are subject to national rules with a number of restrictions, including a minimum curfew of 11pm-6am.