Written questions

Reoffenders: Veterans

Commons · Question 10057 · Tabled 21 Oct 2024 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 28 Oct 2024

Question

Asked by Mark Pritchard

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department is taking to reduce reoffending by military veterans who have served custodial sentences.

Answer

Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin, 28 Oct 2024

HMPPS delivers a range of initiatives to support veterans. This includes the Veterans Activity Hubs at HMP Holme House and HMP Risley, which provide safe and supportive spaces for veterans, improving their wellbeing and confidence, and make their transiti...