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Terrorism in Prisons Update
27 April 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Justice
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the publication of a report on terrorism in prisons by the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation (IRTL) and the government's response to its recommendations.
Action Requested
The minister announces the acceptance of 12 of the IRTL’s recommendations, partial acceptance of another, and proposes additional measures including investing £1.2m over three years for a new Separation Centre and High-Risk casework team, and an additional £6.1m over three years to create a new Close Supervision Centre unit with ten extra cells.
Key Facts
- The Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation (IRTL) has prepared a report on terrorism in prisons.
- The government has strengthened the Counter-Terrorism system through the Terrorist Offenders Act 2020 and the Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Act 2021.
- Additional £1.2m investment over three years for a new Separation Centre and High-Risk casework team.
- Additional £6.1m investment over three years to create a new Close Supervision Centre unit with ten extra cells.
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