Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 17234

Offences against Children: Prisoners' Release

Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 23 July 2026

Question

Mr Joshua Reynolds

Liberal DemocratMaidenhead

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on victims and survivors of permitting the early release of offenders convicted of child rape and other serious sexual offences against children.

Answer

Sarah Sackman
First, I would like to express my sincere sympathy with all victims of these appalling crimes. Last month, we announced £100 million to crack down on child sexual abuse, and we have made grooming a statutory aggravating factor to ensure sentences reflect ...

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