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.