Withdraw/Limit Approval for Authorised Absences (HD and Parole with RR)

Withdraw/ limit approval for authorised absences

There are a number of different types of authorised absences, and each should be treated differently. When considering whether to withdraw/not grant approval for authorised absences as a sanction, probation officers must consider the type of absence and the implications of not giving approval.

The table below sets out the actions that must be taken for each type of absence.

Type of absence	Action
Authorised absences for no specified purpose (HD only)	These absences are a privilege, and should be granted only to offenders who: have progressed to phase III, and have been fully compliant with all requirements of their sentence for at least two months, and meet the legislative timing requirements. This privilege, once granted, can and should be withdrawn for subsequent incidents of minor non-compliance.
Authorised absences for recreational/social purposes	These may be withdrawn temporarily as a sanction for non-compliance.
Authorised absences to attend employment, education programmes, or any other activity specified as a special condition	These should not be withdrawn as a sanction for minor non-compliance. Withdrawal of approval for such absences should be considered if there is evidence that the offender is not complying with the requirements associated with the authorised absence (i.e. is not reporting and remaining at the programme, or place of employment). In these circumstances, consider both withdrawing the authorised absence and taking breach action.

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