House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Women in the Criminal Justice System
16 March 2026 · 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
- The government will provide an additional 10 million in funding for women's community and voluntary organisations over the Spending Review Period.
- A new Women's Justice Advisory Group will replace the Women's Justice Board to support implementation of recommendations.
- Total funding for women's community and voluntary organisations will be 31.6 million.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the government's efforts to improve outcomes for women in or at risk of contact with the criminal justice system and outlines next steps based on a new Women’s Justice Board report.
Action requested
The government will provide an additional £10 million in funding for women’s community and voluntary organisations over the Spending Review Period, bringing total funding to £31.6 million. A new Women’s Justice Advisory Group will replace the Women’s Justice Board to support implementation of recommendations.
Key facts
- Women account for only a small proportion of those in custody and serving community sentences.
- The Women’s Justice Board report offers recommendations to reduce women's imprisonment.
- An additional £10 million funding is provided over the Spending Review Period, bringing total funding to £31.6 million.
- A new Women’s Justice Advisory Group will replace the Women’s Justice Board.