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 Party — Strangford
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 RichardsSustained 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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