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<p>In most cases a standard determinate sentence will be imposed by the court and
such offenders will serve the first half of their sentence in prison and the second
half in the community on licence. Under the Offender Rehabilitation Act 2014 we extended
supervision on licence to approximately 40,000 offenders each year who are released
from short custodial sentences who did not previously receive statutory support from
probation after release. Providing supervision and support to this group of offenders
– which includes some of the most prolific individuals, who are often leading chaotic
lives – is the right thing to do if we are to reduce reoffending.</p><p> </p><p>In
cases where an offender has been convicted of a sexual or violence offence, the court
may impose an indeterminate sentence or, where an offender is considered “dangerous”,
an extended determinate sentence. Indeterminate sentenced prisoners are released on
licence at the discretion of the Parole Board, whilst some extended sentenced prisoners
may also be released at the Board’s discretion. The Parole Board may only direct the
release of an offender if satisfied they do not pose a risk to the safety of the public.</p><p>
</p><p>Offenders on licence must comply with a strict set of conditions. If any offender
breaches their licence conditions, they are liable to be recalled immediately to prison.
However, the aim is always to support offenders to complete their licence successfully.</p>
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