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Written question asked by Neil Shastri-Hurst (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisoner Escorts: Restraint Techniques

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when his Department plans to publish the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman's independent review into the use of restraints on pregnant women during hospital escorts between 2021 and 2025.

Answer

The Prisons & Probation Ombudsman will publish the report of his investigation once it has concluded. We understand that no publication date has been set at this stage.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121951
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Hospitals Restraint techniques Pregnancy Prisoner escorts
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk