Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 15959

Parole and Prisoners' Release: Safety

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of early release and parole policies on public safety.

Answer

Jake Richards

The changes to early release were necessary because the Government inherited a prison system that was days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. The Sentencing Act 2026 will d...

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