Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 February 2021. It was answered by Lord Wolfson of Tredegar (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 February 2021 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Prisons: Church Services
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government whether chapels in prisons are being used for religious services during the COVID-19 pandemic; and if not, why not.
- Answer
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Prison chapels and multi-faith spaces have remained open for private prayer and reflection in a COVID-19 secure manner during the pandemic. The spaces have also been used to help support family contact in cases of family illness and bereavement.
Chaplains of all faiths play a central role in supporting prisoners during the pandemic. Although group worship has been temporarily suspended to ensure the safety of staff and prisoners, Chaplains have continued to visit prisoners on a one-to-one basis providing pastoral care, spiritual support and resources for worship. We will resume group worship in prison chapels and multi-faith spaces gradually in line with public health guidance, when it is safe to do so.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL12596
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Church services Disease control Prisons Coronavirus
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