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Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames (LD)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 3 November 2025

Debate

Adult Prison Estate: Support for Young People

Contribution

My Lords, since the 2022 policy framework, decisions on the actual age for transition from the youth estate to adult prisons appear to have been made largely on grounds of prison capacity rather than individual need. Should not transition planning be based largely on the need for continuity of courses and vocational training? Can the noble Lord say what plans there may be to ensure flexibility in the age of transition and the timing of transfers, to meet young people’s individual needs for training and programmes?

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