Emily Darlington

Emily Darlington

Labour — Milton Keynes Central

Speaking in the House of Commons on 5 January 2026

Debate

HMP Leyhill: Offender Abscondments

Contribution

Some Opposition spokespeople clearly think that it is still pantomime season; they should take this issue with the seriousness that it deserves. What is the consequence for absconding from an open prison? Being in an open prison is a privilege, as part of rehabilitation; it is not the right of any prisoner to be there.

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