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Written question asked by Ian Lavery (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 June 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 June 2016. It was answered by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Monday, 27 June 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Prisons: Reform

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what reforms have been put in place in the six early adopter reform prisons to tackle (a) self-harm, (b) prisoner on prisoner violence, (c) assaults on staff and (d) use of new psychoactive substances; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

I refer the honourable member to the answer given to PQ 38292 on 02 June 2016.

Reform prisons have unprecedented freedom over their regime and the rehabilitative services they provide, allowing their governors to innovate and run their prison as they see fit. We have put the tools to drive change in the hands of those at the frontline who know best what works. Governors are currently developing reform plans for their prisons. They are expected to tackle the most pressing challenges in their prisons which are likely to include many of these issues.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40611
Session
2016-17
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Crimes of violence Drugs Prisoners Prisons Staff Reform
Link
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