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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Young Offenders and Vulnerable People: Rehabilitation

Monday 16 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Adam Afriyie inquired about the effectiveness of the Army's youth rehabilitation programme for recently released offenders.
  • The Minister acknowledged the programme and noted that individuals on licence are automatically subject to custody recall if they fail to meet conditions or commit further offences.
  • The potential for military services to facilitate social mobility for young people was highlighted by the Minister.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Adam Afriyie Con Windsor
Crime & Law Enforcement Defence Employment
Context

The armed forces offer opportunities for disadvantaged individuals, including those with criminal backgrounds. Programmes such as the combined cadet force and volunteering with the Prince's Trust aim to engage and assist these groups.

Question

Inquires about the effectiveness of the Army's youth rehabilitation programme in assisting recently released offenders due to lengthy rehabilitation periods. Asks whether there is an intention to review current policies to allow more young people to benefit from military engagement programmes.

Answer from James Heappey, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence

Acknowledges the Army's youth rehabilitation programme and highlights that individuals on licence are subject to automatic custody recall if they fail to meet conditions or commit further offences, preventing their recruitment. Emphasises the potential for military services to facilitate social mobility and expresses willingness to expand these programmes.

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