Petition · Ministry of Justice
Amend Prison Rules to give a statutory minimum of 2 hours daily out-of-cell time
Closed
164 signatures
What the petition asks
Amend the Prison Rules to require that every prisoner is guaranteed a minimum of two hours out-of-cell time each day.
Research shows that sufficient out-of-cell time is essential for mental health, rehabilitation, and reducing reoffending. Currently, time spent outside the cell varies between prisons, leaving some prisoners confined for most of the day. By establishing a statutory minimum, we believe the government can protect prisoners’ wellbeing and support rehabilitation. We urge Parliament to take action to amend the law so that all prisoners are entitled to at least two hours out-of-cell time daily.
Timeline
| 14 Oct 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
164
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
14 Oct 2025
Closed
14 Apr 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 9 Aug 2026.