Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 31008
Prisons: Libraries
Tabled: 12 February 2025
Answered: 24 February 2025
Question
Chris Evans
Labour (Co-op) — Caerphilly
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to improve use of prison libraries to increase prisoners' literacy.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinAll prisons are legally required to offer a library service, and all prisoners are regularly able to access appropriately stocked libraries that support them in their learning and personal development.HMPPS has recently issued best practice guidance to al...
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