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Prisoners (Completion of Custodial Sentences) Bill

A Bill to require prisoners to serve in prison the full custodial sentence handed down by the court.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

15 May 2014

In Plain English

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The bill would require prisoners to serve the entire custodial sentence given by the court in prison. It would remove or restrict early releases, such as parole or release on licence, so sentences are completed in custody.

Key Points

Prisoners must serve the full length of their custodial sentence in prison.
Early releases (parole or licence) would be restricted or removed for custodial sentences covered by the bill.
The change would require updating how release and supervision are managed under the law.
The move could increase prison numbers, capacity needs, and public costs.
The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and would proceed to further scrutiny if supported.

Progress

The bill is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to committee scrutiny and further readings.

Who is affected?

Prisoners and detainees serving custodial sentencesPrison staff and the wider Prison ServicePrisoners' families and dependantsVictims of crime and local communitiesTaxpayers and public finances

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Prisoners (Completion of Custodial Sentences)

1 Jan 1970

This Bill was withdrawn and will not progress any further.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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