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Written question asked by Baroness Whitaker (Labour) on Thursday, 13 July 2023, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 July 2023. It was answered by Lord Bellamy (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 July 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisons: Travellers

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the findings of The Traveller Movement's report Available but not Accessible Romany Gypsies and Irish Travellers: barriers in accessing purposeful activities in prison, published on 27 March.

Answer

As part of the HMPPS Gypsy, Roma & Traveller (GRT) Strategy, we are committed to fully considering the Traveller Movement Report ‘Available but not Accessible’. This activity is ongoing, and will include consultation with the Traveller Movement, and potentially, other GRT-associated third sector organisations.

The associated action plan will be updated to incorporate necessary activity in association with further HMPPS evidence-based assessments also currently under consideration. The review is expected to be fully completed by Autumn 2023.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9357
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Prisons Travellers
Link
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