Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 3802
Prisons: Religious Practice
Tabled: 2 September 2024
Answered: 9 September 2024
Question
Sarah Owen
Labour — Luton North
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to ensure faith and pastoral care guidance for prisoners is being upheld.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinThe Government recognises the importance that faith and belief can have in someone’s rehabilitation, and the role it can play in reducing re-offending. That is why we have been clear that we should include this in planning and work across prisons and prob...
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