Prisoners' Release
Commons · Question 14482 · Tabled 30 Jun 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many victims have the Ministry of Justice identified as being affected by the legislative changes of the Sentencing Act 2026 regarding the early release of prisoners, and how many victims have been contacted
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 21 Jul 2026
This Government inherited a prison system on the brink of collapse, and we are fixing this crisis. Through the introduction of the landmark Sentencing Act 2026, we are ensuring that courts retain the ability to impose custodial sentences on serious and da...