Written Statement·Commons·Ministry of Justice·HCWS1034

Government Response to the independent review 'Delivering the Best for Girls in Custody'

11 November 2025

Jake Richards

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice

Labour

Statement

Today, I am pleased to announce the publication of the Government’s response to Susannah Hancock’s independent review, ‘Delivering the Best for Girls in Custody’. This marks a significant shift away from a system historically designed for boys, and toward...