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<p> </p><p> </p><p>Prisoners may be released on temporary licence for reasons linked
to their resettlement needs and sentence plans, or where there are compelling circumstances
that justify the release. Last month, we announced a range of measures to strengthen
the existing temporary release provisions to ensure that the right balance is always
struck between facilitating resettlement and protecting the public. Under our plans,
public protection will always take priority.</p><p> </p><p>Data on the number of hours
for which prisoners are released on temporary licence is not collated centrally.</p><p>
</p><p>Data on temporary releases in 2012 is available at:</p><p><a title="blocked::https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statistical-notice-releases-on-temporary-licence-2012"
href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statistical-notice-releases-on-temporary-licence-2012"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statistical-notice-releases-on-temporary-licence-2012</a></p>
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