Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 14326

Sexual Offences: Prisoners' Release

Tabled: 30 June 2026
Answered: 8 July 2026

Question

Sir Gavin Williamson

ConservativeStone, 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 Richards
I 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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