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Criminal Proceedings: Training

Commons · Question 28199 · Tabled 3 Feb 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 11 Feb 2025

Question

Asked by Josh Babarinde

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department has taken to stop vetting processes barring those with criminal records being offered peer support roles in the justice sector.

Answer

Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin, 11 Feb 2025

The Ministry of Justice supports employment for people with lived experience of the criminal justice system, and we are committed to giving them the support they need to thrive.The Department is responsible for the care, supervision and rehabilitation of ...