Written Question·Home Office·UIN 87193
Offenders
Tabled: 31 October 2025
Answered: 10 November 2025
Question
Paul Davies
Labour — Colne Valley
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what training is provided to police officers to (a) identify and (b) respond to offenders with unmet (i) health and (ii) social needs to divert them away from the criminal justice system.
Answer
Sarah JonesThe Home Office has previously published guidance for police forces and local partners outlining approaches they should consider, collectively, to support people they encounter who have mental health problems, learning difficulties and drug misuse issues....
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