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Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (Non-affiliated) on Wednesday, 10 May 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 May 2023. It was answered by Lord Bellamy (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 May 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Remand in Custody: Education

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government to what extent remand prisoners are denied access to educational courses offered by the Prisoners' Educational Trust and similar bodies; and what assessment they have made of the causes of such services being denied.

Answer

Prisoners on remand are entitled to access education should they wish to, however external partners such as charitable organisations will have their own eligibility criteria for those wishing to take advantage of their provision.

It is the policy of the Prisoners’ Education Trust to only permit sentenced prisoners to apply for their courses, this is not something within the control of the Ministry.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7750
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Education Remand in custody
Link
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