Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 14482

Prisoners' Release

Tabled: 30 June 2026

Answered: 21 July 2026

Named Day

Question

Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many victims have the Ministry of Justice identified as being affected by the legislative changes of the Sentencing Act 2026 regarding the early release of prisoners, and how many victims have been contacted

Answer

Jake Richards

This Government inherited a prison system on the brink of collapse, and we are fixing this crisis. Through the introduction of the landmark Sentencing Act 2026, we are ensuring that courts retain the ability to impose custodial sentences on serious and da...

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