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Written question asked by David Lammy (Labour) on Friday, 22 October 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 2021. It was answered by Victoria Atkins (Conservative) on Monday, 1 November 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisons: Distance Learning

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of cells across the (a) youth estate and (b) prison estate have access to technology capable of delivering in-cell education.

Answer

In-cell technology is available in three prisons and one young offender institution. We are currently deploying in-cell technology into a further 11 prisons – including the remaining three young offender institutions.

The technology provides access to digital services and includes educational, mental health content and more.

We plan to make the education providers ‘virtual campus’ system available on the in-cell equipment in due course.

Access to digital education continues to be available to prisoners in other areas of the prison.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
61075
Session
2021-22
Related items
Ministry of Justice: Written Questions
Thursday, 4 November 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Digital technology Education Prisons Distance learning
Link
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