Standard recall

A standard recall may mean you stay in prison until the end of your sentence. You can be released earlier only if a Parole Board believes you:

· won’t commit any more crime

· are not a danger to the public

Even if you do not make any representations, your case is sent to the Parole Board after 28 days. It can either:

· release you straight away

· fix a date (within one year) for you to be released on licence

Extended sentences

If you’re on an extended sentence your case is sent to the Parole Board within 14 days of your recall. You are told when the hearing is. The Parole Board decides if, and when you can be released.

The Parole Board looks at your case and can either:

· release you straight away

· fix a date (within one year) for you to be released on licence

You can make representations if you want to.