Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 3410

Young Offenders: Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme

Tabled: 30 August 2024

Answered: 9 September 2024

Question

Phil Brickell

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of allowing young people in the secure estate to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin

We value the contribution that the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme can make in enabling young people in custody to develop essential skills and discover new talents. In this way, they can learn to take responsibility for themselves and others. Those who ...

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