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Baroness Prashar (CB)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 February 2026

Debate

Better Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)

Contribution

I have another couple of minutes—this is advisory. The Government have a duty to ensure that public discourse about crime and punishment is based on an understanding of the role of prisons and an appreciation that those in custody will eventually have to be integrated into the community. We cannot defend what is not understood. My third point is about much more focused and tailored opportunities for purposeful activity—that is, educational opportunities for prisoners to learn skills which equip them to lead a purposeful life when released. I will make two points here. First, the Open University provides very good digital learning, which needs to be extended. The other point about education is having some joined-up thinking to make sure that employers actually work with prisons—

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