Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 13769

Prisoners' Release: Sexual Offences

Tabled: 29 June 2026

Answered: 9 July 2026

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners who will be made eligible for release halfway through their sentences were convicted of (1) rape and (2) sex offences.

Answer

Jake Richards

I extend my sincere sympathy to all victims of these appalling crimes. This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sente...

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