Ageing prison population

Justice Committee Closed Inquiry
Opened: 15 Apr 2020 Closed: 29 Apr 2021 Parliament page
This inquiry looked at the impact on the prison system of an ageing prison population. Older prisoners are the fastest growing group in prisons and they have specific needs. We explored what these needs are and how they are catered for by the prison system. We also looked at the … Read more
20 Recommendations
1 Conclusion
1 Report
3 Letters
2 Events
Activity timeline 5 events
17 Nov
2020
Report published
27 Jul
2020
Report published
2 Jul
2020
Correspondence
2 Jul
2020
Correspondence
1 Jul
2020
Correspondence
Title HC No. Published Items Response
5th Report - Ageing prison population HC 304 27 Jul 2020 21 Responded
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
Clear
19 Recommendation Accepted
5th Report - Ageing prison populat…
We are concerned about reports of older prisoners being released without prescription medication or without...
We are concerned about reports of older prisoners being released without prescription medication or without being registered with a GP. We recommend all older prisoners are supported to register with a GP prior to release; where a prisoner is unable … Read more
Government Response
The government accepted the recommendation regarding GP registration, stating that work is underway to pre-register older prisoners with GPs in their release area, with formal registration completed on release day.
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21 Recommendation Accepted
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An ageing prison population creates specific pressures on the prison system.
An ageing prison population creates specific pressures on the prison system. Currently, the response to these and the treatment of older prisoners is highly inconsistent across the prison estate. Though the Model for Operational Delivery: Older Prisoners contains useful operational … Read more
Government Response
The government agrees to produce a national strategy for older offenders, confirming that work has commenced with strategic priorities aligned to the committee's recommendations, including suitable environments, purposeful regimes, health and care access, and effective resettlement. An update will be provided upon publication.
Ministry of Justice
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Government Response AI assessment · 21 of 20 classified
Accepted 2
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 3
Deferred 5
Not Addressed 10
Total 20 recs + 1 conclusion
Correspondence 3 letters
2 Jul 2020 Ageing prison population inquiry written evidence from Prisons & Probation Ombudsman
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2 Jul 2020 Ageing prison population written evidence from Ministry of Justice, Department of Health and Social Care, Public Health England, NHS England and Improvement
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1 Jul 2020 To committee Letter from Sue McAllister CB, Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, dated 12 June 2020, regarding Ageing Prison Population
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