Last updated: 23 January 2026
Recall to Prison
Also known as:
“Recall”
“Called back”
Being returned to prison for breaking your licence conditions. If recalled, you can be held until your sentence end date. You can make representations to the Parole Board to be re-released.
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Recall to Prison
Licence Period
The period after release from prison when you must follow certain conditions set by probation. This lasts until your sentence end date. Breaking licence conditions can result in recall to prison.
Parole Board
An independent body that decides whether prisoners serving indeterminate sentences (life, IPP) or extended sentences can be safely released. The Parole Board assesses risk and can set release conditions.