Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 62244

Prisoners: Children

Tabled: 24 June 2025
Answered: 1 July 2025

Question

Anneliese Dodds

Labour (Co-op)Oxford East

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to support children with a parent in prison.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin
Having a parent in prison is considered an adverse childhood experience and can have a significant impact on a child’s life chances. This Government has committed to ensuring these children are identified and offered the support they need to thrive.We are...

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