House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government Response to the independent review 'Delivering the Best for Girls in Custody'
11 November 2025 · Ministry of Justice
Proposed by Jake Richards Lab Rother Valley
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- UK Government ends use of Young Offender Institutions for girls
- Government piloting enhanced placement protocols and expanding specialist fostering for girls
- New accommodation alternatives to custodial remand developed and remand pilots run
Issue summary
The statement discusses the UK government's response to Susannah Hancock’s independent review 'Delivering the Best for Girls in Custody', focusing on improving conditions and support for girls in youth custody.
Action requested
The Government has ended the use of Young Offender Institutions for girls, piloted enhanced placement protocols, strengthened national pathways through new training and guidance, established an Advisory Board and a strategic lead, expanded specialist youth justice intensive fostering, run remand pilots, and developed new accommodation alternatives to custodial remand. The full response is available on GOV.UK.
Key facts
- Susannah Hancock’s independent review ‘Delivering the Best for Girls in Custody’.
- March 2025: Minister Dakin ended use of Young Offender Institutions for girls.
- Piloting an enhanced placement protocol for Registered Managers of Secure Children’s Homes.
- Developing new accommodation for children at risk of being deprived of their liberty.
- Running remand pilots in West Yorkshire, Kent, and Greater Manchester.