Guidance: Licence conditions policy framework

This policy sets out actions for prison and probation staff in the application of the different types of licence conditions where releasing and/or managing individuals on licence.

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This policy framework sets out the mandatory requirements and general guidance for prison and probation staff on the release and ongoing management of individuals subject to licence as part of a custodial sentence.

It covers the use of standard, compulsory, presumptive, additional, and bespoke licence conditions. The framework explains the introduction of presumptive licence conditions, which are being implemented for the first time.

It also sets out the revised wording of the standard licence conditions, simplifying existing language and introducing a new standard condition requiring the disclosure of passport details. In addition, the policy provides the full list of available additional licence conditions.

Framework updated and additional licence condition criteria and table published.

Youth Additional Licence Conditions and Notice of Supervision Requirements Guidance updated.

Youth Additional Licence Conditions and Notice of Supervision Requirements Guidance updated.

Licence conditions and Notification of Supervision (NOS) requirements guidance and annexes and forms updated.

Minor amendment to para 3.49 and the Implementation date updated.

Framework updated and variation guidance published.