Written questions

Young Offender Institutions: Education

Commons · Question 45247 · Tabled 8 Apr 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 22 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Manuela Perteghella

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the condition of (a) young offenders institutions and (b) education provision in these institutions.

Answer

Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin, 22 Apr 2025

We recognise that current performance in our public sector young offender institutions (YOIs) is not where we need it to be. This puts staff under pressure and affects the quality of regime, including education opportunities, that we can offer children an...