Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 86353

Prisons: WiFi

Tabled: 29 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Sarah Dyke

Liberal DemocratGlastonbury and Somerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of installing wi-fi in female prisons to facilitate access to (a) education, (b) training and (c) prepare for integration into society.

Answer

Jake Richards
The Government recognises the distinct needs of women in custody and the critical role education plays in rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. The national education budget has not been reduced.However, many prisons in the female estate (as well as th...

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