Reoffenders: Continuing Care
Commons · Question 87185 · Tabled 31 Oct 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Question
Asked by Paul Davies
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on improving continuity of care for repeat offenders as they move between prison and the community.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 10 Nov 2025
We recognise that the first few weeks after release for prison leavers are high-risk for relapse, overdose and reoffending, and we are determined to ensure prison leavers have a smooth transition into the community, with swift access to care and treatment...