Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 16420

Offenders: Alcoholic Drinks and Drugs

Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

Democratic Unionist PartyStrangford

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps are being taken to support the rehabilitation of offenders with drug or alcohol dependencies.

Answer

Jake Richards
Sustained engagement in treatment and recovery is essential to tackling the underlying causes of offending. We work closely with health partners to refer offenders into treatment as early as possible and support ongoing engagement. We are committed to div...

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