Written question asked by Jack Rankin (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 17 July 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Tuesday, 25 August 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Prisoners' Release: Terrorism
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the Government has made an assessment of the potential impact of the provisions of the Mental Health Act 1983 on the ability of agencies to complete terrorism risk assessments prior to the discharge of convicted terrorist offenders.
- Answer
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Cases involving individuals convicted of terrorism offences are considered on an individual basis. This includes close liaison with Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements and other agencies, and consideration of the risks that an individual may pose, or be exposed to, upon discharge.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 18474
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Convictions Prisoners' release Risk assessment Terrorism
- Legislation
- Mental Health Act 1983
- Link
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- 2026-08-25 10:20:42 +0100
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