Written questions

Prisoners' Release

Lords · Question HL2804 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 15 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Birt

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to review the process for supervising serious, serial violent offenders when they are released after having served their term.

Answer

Answered by Lord Lemos, 15 Sep 2026

This Government inherited a prisons system days from collapse. We had no choice but to take decisive action to stop our prisons overflowing and keep the public safe. Our landmark Sentencing Act 2026 will now deliver a more sustainable solution to the pris...