Oral Question·Ministry of Justice
“What discussions she has had with victims' groups on the early release of violent offenders.”
Tabled: 22 May 2025Answered: 3 June 2025
Asked by
Esther McVey
Conservative — Tatton
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Justice
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
A victims’ representative was on the panel that conducted the independent sentencing review, which gathered views from victims and survivors. I personally met a number of victims and victim groups and fed their views directly back to David Gauke. Those serving sentences for more serious sexual and violent offences will spend at least 50% of their sentence in custody.