Petition · past parliament
Category D HMP Inmates for Release on Temporary Licence amidst COVID 19 pandemic
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Grant release on temporary licence to all Category D inmates of victimless crimes. In order to achieve Category D status inmates have already had to prove that they are low risk. Social distancing is impossible in prison conditions. Less staff needed in establishment, reducing risk to them and NHS.
Category D prisoners are already being granted home leave to reintegrate into society. Inmates have already gained the utmost trust of the prison system due to good behaviour and their minimal likelihood of reoffending. Home leave and prison visits are currently prohibited, violating prisoner’s rights to maintain family ties. Prisoners still working externally, risking introduction of virus into establishments. Home leave would allow self isolation and enable staff to support high risk prisons.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
Timeline
| 5 Apr 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 May 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
21 May 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.