Lucy Connolly is released from prison after serving about 12 months, according to fact-check coverage. The reporting across outlets states that her release occurs in line with her sentence requirements. While she is no longer held in custody, the sentencing structure includes ongoing supervision: she must remain on licence for the remainder of her sentence. This means that her post-release status is governed by licence conditions rather than a full end to the sentence. The sources also indicate that the period she served in prison is approximately 12 months, framing her release timing around that duration. No additional details on her specific offence, sentence length, or the exact licence conditions are included in the provided summaries. Overall, both outlets agree on the two core points: she is released after roughly a year in prison, and she continues to be required to stay on licence for the rest of her sentence.