Written questions

Prisoners: Women

Lords · Question HL81 · Tabled 17 Jul 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 31 Jul 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Rennard

To ask His Majesty's Government how many women are currently being held in prison for non-violent offences; and what proportion of female prisoners have children who have been taken into care as a result of their custody.

Answer

Answered by Lord Timpson, 31 Jul 2024

Please find below a breakdown of the sentenced female prison population by main offence group, as of the latest published population snapshot. Table 1: Sentenced female prison population by main offence group, as at 31 March 2024All offences2,773Violence ...