Harry Fletcher, assistant general secretary of
Napo, the probation union, said the recall was made public after officials became aware it had been leaked to a newspaper or other media outlet.
"The fact that the statement has been put out... does not mean he has been recalled within the last 24 hours," he said.
Denise Fergus says she believes Venables is 'back where he belongs'
"It's more likely that information about his whereabouts has leaked and the Ministry of Justice has taken a pro-active step to limit the damage.
"He will now be in an adult prison somewhere in England and Wales."
Venables will appear before a hearing of the Parole Board within 28 days of being recalled where the details of the breach will be examined, he added.
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