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<p>The recall of offenders who are serving their sentence on licence and in the community
is a preventative measure. It is instigated by the probation services only when the
offender’s behaviour or non-compliance with their licence conditions suggest that
they present as an increased risk of harm to the public or an increased risk of committing
further offences.</p><p> </p><p>There has been no estimate of the cost to the various
agencies of recalling offenders on licence during the last 12 months, but any such
cost would have to be offset by the potential costs arising from the offender remaining
in the community and committing further offences.</p>
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