Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 73216
Prisons: Education
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 5 September 2025
Question
Sarah Hall
Labour (Co-op) — Warrington South
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of prison education contracts in reducing reoffending rates.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinThe Ministry of Justice recognises the vital role prison education plays in reducing reoffending. Evidence shows that prisoners who engage in any form of education while in custody are up to nine percentage points less likely to reoffend. To strengthen ou...
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