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 DakinHaving 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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