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<p /> <p>All those due to be released on licence must have explained to them the conditions
of their licence, what they are required to do upon release, and the implications
of non-compliance. This is explained by a member of the prison staff prior to release,
with the offender asked to sign their licence to confirm that they have understood
this. It is explained again following release, by their supervising officer from the
probation service responsible for managing their licence. These requirements are set
out clearly in Prison Service Instruction 18/2014, and Probation Instruction 11/2014.</p><p>
</p><p>In addition, the Ministry of Justice has produced an ‘easy read’ guide to licences
to enable staff to explain the licence conditions to those who have learning disabilities
in as clear a way as possible. These documents contain simple text and illustrations
to help the understanding of an offender who may otherwise have difficulty comprehending
the requirements made of them on release.</p>
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