House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Review into Handling of Prison Capacity
10 February 2025 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Nicholas Dakin Lab Scunthorpe
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At a glance
Key points
- Government plans to ensure sustainable and balanced prison capacity
- Appointment of Dame Anne Owers to lead review into handling of prison capacity
- Review to examine strategic supply and demand choices affecting prison capacity and their impact on the criminal justice system
Issue summary
This statement addresses the government's plan to ensure sustainable and balanced prison capacity, including a newly launched Independent Sentencing Review.
Action requested
The minister announces the appointment of Dame Anne Owers to lead a review into the handling of prison capacity, with findings expected in spring 2025. The review will examine strategic supply and demand choices affecting prison capacity and their impact on the criminal justice system.
Key facts
- Government launched Independent Sentencing Review.
- First Annual Statement on prison capacity published in December.
- Commitment to build 14,000 places by 2031.
- Lord Chancellor appointed Dame Anne Owers to lead the review.
- Review will report findings in spring 2025.
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