IPP / DPP Licence Termination
Under the Sentencing Act 2026, the qualifying period for automatic Parole Board termination referral is reduced from 3 to 2 years after first release. A further application is allowed after 1 year continuous on licence.
Commencement
These IPP/DPP changes are already in force. Section 42 of the Sentencing Act 2026 commenced on 1 June 2026 under SI 2026/402, ahead of the progression model. The two-year qualifying period applies now.
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Estimated qualifying dates
Automatic Parole Board referral
2 years after first release (reduced from 3).
Earliest further application
1 year continuous on licence since the latest release.
Estimate only. The two-year qualifying period has applied since 1 June 2026.
A recall resets the continuous-on-licence clock. Enter your current licence period to see further-application dates.