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<p>The data requested is published via the following link on a financial year basis,
the latest year was 2022-23: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hmpps-annual-digest-april-2022-to-march-2023%22%20/t%20%22_blank"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/hmpps-annual-digest-april-2022-to-march-2023</a>.
The data for the remainder of 2023 will be published in July 2024.</p><p>Public protection
is our top priority. When a prisoner absconds, police are immediately notified and
are responsible for locating the offender. The majority of absconders are quickly
recaptured and returned to custody.</p><p>The number of absconds in 2022-23 was 34%
lower than the previous year and 77% lower than in 2009-2010.</p><p>Those who abscond
face serious consequences, including being returned to closed prison conditions where
they may serve up to two additional years on conviction. Prisoners subject to parole
decisions will likely face longer before they are released.</p>
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