Guidance
A guide for victims about the changes to prison release arrangements
A guide for victims to explain what is changing with the new progression model, how victims can be informed and what support is available.
Applies to England and Wales
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The Government is introducing changes to prison release arrangements for some offenders through the Sentencing Act 2026. These changes are intended to help ensure there is enough space in prisons, while making sure there is tough supervision of offenders when they are released to keep victims and the wider public safe.
This guide provides a summary of these changes, outlines how victims can be informed about release date changes and licence conditions, and explains what support is available to victims.
Updates to this page
Published 10 August 2026