Oral QuestionMinistry of Justice

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 13 May 2026Answered: 19 May 2026

Asked by

Luke Taylor

Liberal DemocratSutton and Cheam

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Justice

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards)

As I said earlier, all prisoners, including those convicted of domestic violence and stalking offences, will be allowed to move to an open prison only when they have been assessed and risk assessed. I am very happy to organise a meeting between the hon. Gentleman and the relevant Minister to discuss this case.