HMP Berwyn: Welsh Language
Lords · Question HL11261 · Tabled 23 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Question
Asked by Lord Jones of Penybont
To ask His Majesty's Government what policies and protections are in place to enable prisoners to use the Welsh language at HMP Berwyn.
Answer
Answered by Lord Timpson, 30 Oct 2025
The new HMPPS Welsh Language Scheme (24-27), published this month, sets out how the English and Welsh languages will be treated equally when delivering services to the public. This includes upholding and reinforcing the rights of prisoners to use Welsh, f...