Increasing numbers of people are recalled to prison or awaiting trial in England and Wales

On remand

20,000

17,070

15,000

10,000

5,000

0

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

Recalled

20,000

15,000

12,199

10,000

5,000

0

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

On remand

Recalled

20,000

17,070

15,000

12,199

10,000

5,000

0

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

Source: Ministry of Justice. Note: on remand population refers to people in detention awaiting trial. Recalled refers to individuals released early, but who have been recalled to prison for breaching conditions of their release.