Prison Capacity 2020-12-08
2020-12-08
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The Department is being asked about measures to increase prison capacity.
What steps his Department is taking to increase prison capacity?
We have committed more than £4 billion to deliver 18,000 additional prison places across the prison estate by the mid-2020s. These include 10,000 places through four new prisons and expansions of other prisons.
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The Wymott bowling club is planning a new community centre but needs clarity on the Ministry of Justice's timeline for releasing land.
Can my hon. and learned Friend share when the community centre can have some certainty and get its exciting plans under way?
We expect to make a decision on this in spring 2021, and my officials are planning to meet Ms Kitching in mid-December.
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Concerns about the prioritisation of offenders for the new prison places.
Can my hon. and learned Friend confirm what types of offender will be prioritised for these new prison places?
The additional places will deliver a mix based on population type and category, enabling us to ensure prisoners are kept in the right security category according to their risk assessment. Serious sexual and violent offenders and those who are dangerous will be prioritised for longer prison sentences.
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Criticism regarding the credibility and delivery of previous commitments to increase prison capacity.
Why should anyone believe him about delivering 18,000 new prison places?
Overcrowded accommodation has decreased since 2004 under the Labour Government. We have made significant progress on developing two prisons and are committed to building others. These plans are well under way and will be delivered.
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