Recall to prison

If a person released on HDC breaches any of their conditions, they may be recalled to prison and their licence will be revoked. This decision will be made by the Scottish Prison Service on behalf of Scottish Ministers based on evidence supplied by the electronic monitoring company, the criminal justice social worker or police.

On being returned to prison, the person will be advised of the reasons for their licence being revoked and may make representation to Scottish Ministers. If they do not, the case must be referred to the Parole Board. It is the Parole Board’s decision whether the revocation of the licence should be upheld or cancelled.

During 2024/25, the Parole Board considered 14 HDC recall appeals.

More information is available within the Scottish Parole Board Annual Report 2024-25 here.