Prison Capacity
Parliamentary Debate
10 December 2024
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Responsible organisation:
Ministry of Justice
Summary
During a parliamentary session, the Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood, addressed concerns regarding the UK's prison capacity. She announced immediate actions to prevent the collapse of the prison system, including altering the automatic release point for standard determinate sentences. The government plans to construct 14,000 new prison places and will soon publish a 10-year capacity strategy detailing the locations and timelines for these additions. An independent review of sentencing has also been initiated to ensure the sustainability of the prison system.
Key Outcomes
Immediate Reforms: Changed the automatic release point for standard determinate sentences to manage current prison population pressures.
Expansion Plans: Committed to building 14,000 new prison places to address overcrowding.
Long-term Strategy: Announced the forthcoming publication of a 10-year capacity strategy outlining specific plans for prison expansion.
Sentencing Review: Launched an independent review of sentencing to ensure the prison system's long-term viability.
Keywords:
Prison capacity
sentencing reform
prison expansion
Ministry of Justice
Summary
During a parliamentary session, the Secretary of State for Justice, Shabana Mahmood, addressed concerns regarding the UK's prison capacity. She announced immediate actions to prevent the collapse of the prison system, including altering the automatic release point for standard determinate sentences. The government plans to construct 14,000 new prison places and will soon publish a 10-year capacity strategy detailing the locations and timelines for these additions. An independent review of sentencing has also been initiated to ensure the sustainability of the prison system.
Key Outcomes
Immediate Reforms: Changed the automatic release point for standard determinate sentences to manage current prison population pressures.
Expansion Plans: Committed to building 14,000 new prison places to address overcrowding.
Long-term Strategy: Announced the forthcoming publication of a 10-year capacity strategy outlining specific plans for prison expansion.
Sentencing Review: Launched an independent review of sentencing to ensure the prison system's long-term viability.
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