HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Public Appointments
Commons · Question 128806 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has to publish an advertisement for the position of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons once it becomes vacant in October 2026.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 27 Apr 2026
Following consultation with the Justice Select Committee (JSC) about campaign plans to recruit to this position, we plan to advertise the role shortly. We will update the JSC on the timetable in due course.