Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Andrew Turner (Conservative). It was answered by Sam Gyimah (Conservative) on Tuesday, 25 April 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

Extremism in Prisons

Question: What steps she is taking to tackle religious radicalisation in prisons.

Answer: The Government introduced an amendment to prison rules last week meaning that prisoners can be placed in a separation centre if they are involved in planning terrorism or are considered to pose a risk to national security. Those who are spreading views that might encourage or influence others to commit terrorist crimes, or whose views are being used in a way that undermines good order and security in prisons, may also be placed in one of the centres.

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