Prisoners: Offences against Children
Commons · Question 109102 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that child sex offenders are separated in prisons.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 3 Feb 2026
Safety in prisons is a key priority. We are working hard to make prisons as safe as possible for those who live and work in them. Safe prisons are vital to enable prisoners to engage in rehabilitative activities that reduce re-offending. Staff are trained...