Commentary on Sections Part 12 - Sentencing Chapter 6: Release of Prisoners on Licence Section 261: Re-entry into United Kingdom of offender removed from prison early
600.Section 261 sets out the provisions for dealing with a prisoner who returns to the UK following early removal under section 261. Prisoners who return before their sentences expire will be liable to be detained in pursuance of their sentence for a period equal to the outstanding custodial period to be served or until the sentence expiry date, whichever is the earlier.