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
1 result
Clear
16 Recommendation Accepted in Part
5th Report - Ageing prison populat…
Older prisoners can experience greater levels of institutionalisation and be less able to live independently...
Older prisoners can experience greater levels of institutionalisation and be less able to live independently following their release compared to younger cohorts. Many will require additional support to prepare them to re-join society. Release programmes and guidance that are age … Read more
Government Response
The government describes NHS England's RECONNECT service, funded with £20 million, which supports vulnerable prison leavers to engage with community health services. This partially addresses the recommendation for support, but doesn't explicitly cover broader age-relevant guidance on technology, accommodation, or benefits.
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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