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Proceeding contribution from Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 24 July 2007. It occurred during Opposition day on Penal System.


Penal System

The right hon. Gentleman touched upon a very important aspect of the debate, which is the reduction of reoffending rates, and the attempt to smooth the transition back into normal society for those leaving prison. At the moment, reoffending rates for some categories, particularly young offenders serving very short sentences, are as high as 92 per cent. What measures does the Secretary of State think could be taken to reduce that figure, and will he expand on the point about special provision being made to help ex-prisoners get into the workplace, find housing and make a meaningful contribution to society?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
463 c736 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Prisons Prisoners' release Overcrowding Prisoner escapes National Offender Management Service Reform
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk