More prisoners recalled to jail than released in England and Wales

• 12,338 people were recalled to jail in the first half of this year.
• 79,274 prisoners were discharged early between September 2024 and June 2026.
• Recalls rose by 27% in the year to June despite emergency measures.
• The Ministry of Justice released the data on Thursday.
• Government efforts to reduce the prison population have not been effective.