Official Statistics

Pre-release access

Published 12 June 2025

Applies to England and Wales

The phrase ‘Pre-release access’ refers to the practice whereby official statistics in their final form, and any accompanying written commentary, are made available to an eligible person in advance of their publication. The rules and principles which govern pre-release access are featured within the Pre-release Access to Official Statistics Order 2008.

Identified offender needs, custody and community, 31st Oct 2024

The following persons are given pre-release access to the publications for up to 3 days prior to release:

Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice 

Minister of State for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending 

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State 

Ministry of Justice Special Advisors x3


Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice 

Director Probation and Reducing Reoffending directorate, Ministry of Justice 

Executive Director, Rehabilitation, Ministry of Justice 


Ministry of Justice Press Officers x 3