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