Prisons: Islam
Commons · Question 27032 · Tabled 3 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 8 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will launch an investigation into forced conversion to Islam in prisons.
Answer
Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 8 Sep 2026
The Government does not tolerate intimidation, gang activity or faith-based coercion of any kind in prisons. Prisoners are free to practise, change or decline a religion or belief and any concerns that a prisoner may be changing their faith or belief unde...