Ian Paterson
2026-06-14 · Ministry of Justice · HL965 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of the failure to notify victims of Ian Paterson over the proposed transfer to Category D (open) prison conditions in 2024; what remedial action has been taken; and what changes to
Answer
The Security Categorisation Policy Framework requires that, when assessing a prisoner’s suitability for transfer to open conditions, which is a categorisation review, prisons must establish whether any victims are engaged with the Victim Contact Scheme an...