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How a prisoner is released - including Parole Board hearings, resettlement schemes and temporary release on licence

• When someone can leave prison

  When a prisoner is released depends on: the length of their sentence their…

• Temporary release from prison

  A prisoner may be allowed to leave prison for short periods towards the…

• Before someone leaves prison

  All prisoners get help preparing for life when they leave prison. In the…

• Support when someone leaves prison

  A person leaving prison may get the following financial support: Universal…

Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have permission to stay as a refugee, humanitarian protection or discretionary leave - fees, who's eligible, family members, how to apply.

• Overview

  You may be able to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) if you have:…

• Eligibility

  You must have a residence card if you have protection status (either…

• Family applying as dependants

  Your family members can apply for indefinite leave to remain as your…

• Apply

  You should apply during the last month of your current permission to be in…

• Family reunion

  Your partner or child cannot apply to join you in the UK through family…

Complete this form when a restricted patient needs to be transferred to another secure hospital.

Apply to stay in the UK without time restrictions ('indefinite leave to remain') after being in the UK for 10 years - eligibility, documents you need, how to apply, family members.

Apply for indefinite leave to remain ('settlement') if you have a business, investor or talent visa - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

Apply for indefinite leave to remain on the basis of your private life - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.

Complete this form when a restricted patient has returned from S17 leave if requested by a Mental Health Casework Section.

Immigration staff guidance on granting restricted leave.

• Updated: 5 January 2026

Leaving foster or local council care - support from your council, review meetings and financial help

Indefinite leave to remain or enter the UK if your relationship has broken down because of domestic violence or abuse - fees, who's eligible, how to apply.