Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 48897
Prisons: Drugs
Tabled: 29 April 2025
Answered: 7 May 2025
Question
Esther McVey
Conservative — Tatton
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of prisoners were identified as having used or handled illegal drugs in each of the last five years.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinDrugs pose a significant challenge in prisons, with nearly half of prisoners having an identified drug need. It is therefore crucial we have a multi-pronged approach to tackling drugs, combining security focused activity with treatment and recovery initia...
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