“Recalls of any kind should be a last resort.” Revolving Doors responds to changes to prison recall rules
The Lord Chancellor has announced changes to prison recall rules via an expansion of the used of short ‘fixed-term’ recalls for people on sentences of one to four years.
In response, Revolving Doors Chief Executive Pavan Dhaliwal said:
“Recalls of any kind should be a last resort. Our members tell us that upon release from prison the support simply isn’t there, and that they are recalled before they are given help to address their unmet needs. Indeed, people who are recalled have rarely committed new offences. The exact same percentage – 23% – of recalls are linked to further reoffending as to ‘failure to reside’ – often a thinly-veiled reference to homelessness.
People shouldn’t be further punished when they just need help. Rather than recalls, the emphasis should be on long-term solutions: holistic community sentences focused on supporting people out of the revolving door.”
Revolving Doors is a leading voice on the recalls crisis. Click here to read our blog on the topic from Policy Manager and former probation officer Kelly Grehan.
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Notes to the editor:
Revolving Doors is a national charity working to break the cycle of crisis and crime. We advocate for a system that addresses the drivers of contact with the criminal justice system, including trauma, poverty and discrimination. We bring independent research, policy expertise and lived experience together to champion long-term solutions for justice reform.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please email or call Charlotte Sellers at charlotte.sellers@revolving-doors.org.uk / on 07483 091 774. For out of hours queries, please contact CEO Pavan Dhaliwal on 07738 435 059.
