Last updated: 16 January 2026
ROTL (Release on Temporary Licence)
A scheme allowing eligible prisoners to leave prison temporarily for specific purposes such as work, education, or family visits.
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ROTL (Release on Temporary Licence)
Category D Prison
Open prisons with minimal security for those trusted not to escape. Often used for those nearing the end of sentences.
HDC (Home Detention Curfew)
A scheme allowing eligible prisoners to be released early to serve the remainder of their sentence at home, wearing an electronic tag.