Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 99010
Prisoners: Women
Tabled: 10 December 2025
Answered: 17 December 2025
Question
Dr Al Pinkerton
Liberal Democrat — Surrey Heath
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of delays in securing appropriate placements for women in custody in Surrey.
Answer
Jake RichardsTo ensure people with severe mental health needs access the right treatment in the right setting, the landmark Mental Health Bill, which is due to receive Royal Assent imminently, will introduce a new statutory time limit of 28 days for transfers from pri...
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