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Written question asked by Zöe Franklin (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Sarah Sackman (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisoners' Transfers: Sexual Offences

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of prisoner transfer arrangements for serious sexual offenders.

Answer

This Government is committed to deporting foreign national offenders through every means available, including Prisoner Transfers. In the year ending March 2026 deportations of FNOs, including murderers and rapists, were up 13% compared to the previous year, with more than 5,800 removed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
900713
Session
2026-27
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Prisoners' transfers Sexual offences
Link
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