Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 103563

Administration of Justice: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter

LabourSuffolk Coastal

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to improve coordination between NHS mental health services and criminal justice agencies.

Answer

Jake Richards
Together with NHS England, we are committed to continuing to work in partnership to improve services to ensure that people in contact with the criminal justice system have access to timely and effective mental health care that is tailored to their needs. ...

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