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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 2024. It was answered by Edward Argar (Conservative) on Friday, 24 May 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisoners' Release

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what criteria are used to determine the eligibility of prisoners for early release under the overcrowding alleviation scheme.

Answer

There is no such thing as the overcrowding alleviation scheme. HMPPS uses crowding where necessary and appropriate to ensure there is sufficient prison capacity to lock up offenders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26568
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Prisoners' release
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk