Prisoners' Release
Commons · Question 26202 · Tabled 1 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 4 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what legislation he plans to bring forward to give effect to the statement that the progression model will come into force on 1 October 2026; whether that legislation will amend or revoke the Sentencing Act 2026
Answer
Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 4 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...