Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 14326
Sexual Offences: Prisoners' Release
Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026
Question
Sir Gavin Williamson
Conservative — Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which offences under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 are excluded from eligibility for the early release scheme.
Answer
Jake RichardsI extend my sincere sympathy to all victims of these appalling crimes. This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sente...
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