Rehabilitation and resettlement: ending the cycle of reoffending
Justice Committee
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Inquiry
Opened: 26 Nov 2024
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The Justice Committee has launched its inquiry into Resettlement and Rehabilitation, which is centred around investigating the cycle of reoffending. HM Prison and Probation Service aims to reduce reoffending by rehabilitating the people in its care through education and employment. However, reoffending in England and Wales remains high. For the …
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Recommendations
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Conclusions
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Report
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Oral sessions
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Letters
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Events
Activity timeline 20 events
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Oral evidence
19 May
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Wilson Room, Portcullis House
24 Mar
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Oral evidence
24 Mar
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
17 Mar
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Oral evidence
27 Jan
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
9 Dec
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Oral evidence
9 Dec
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Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
14 Nov
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Oral evidence sessions 8 sessions
19 May 2026
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Antony King · Capita
Claire Hubberstey · One Small Thing
24 Mar 2026
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Chris Edwards · HM Prison and Probation Service
Linda Neimantas · HM Prison and Probation Service
Martin Jones CBE · HM Inspectorate of Probation
Nicola Davies · HM Prison and Probation Service
27 Jan 2026
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Alex Clarke · Working Chance
David Apparicio MBE · Chrysalis Foundation
Ms Penelope Gibbs · Transform Justice
Paula Harriott · Unlock
Rosie Brown · COOK
9 Dec 2025
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Dr Thomas Kerridge · Crisis
Gary Teper · The Housing Network
Mr Andrew Bridges · National Approved Premises Association
Peter Airey · Nacro
10 Jun 2025
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Dr Russell Green · Practice Plus Group
Dr Will Haydock · Collective Voice
Kate Davies · Ofcom
Mike Trace · The Forward Trust
13 May 2025
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Adrian Usher · Prisons and Probation Ombudsman (PPO)
Charlie Taylor · HM Inspectorate of Prisons
Elisabeth Davies · Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB)
11 Mar 2025
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Annick Platt · Novus
Dr Jo Grady · University and College Union
Jon Collins · Prisoners' Education Trust
Lee Owston · Ofsted
Michala Robertson · Open University
Victoria Barnett · Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals
4 Feb 2025
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Anne Fox · Clinks
Helen Berresford · Nacro
Jess Mullen · Alliance for Youth Justice
Nicola Drinkwater · Women in Prison
Pia Sinha · Prison Reform Trust
Reports 1 report · click to expand
| Title | HC No. | Published | Items | Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Report – Ending the cycle of reoffending – part one: rehabil… | HC 469 | 14 Nov 2025 | 47 | Responded |
Recommendations & Conclusions
2 results
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
7th Report – Ending the cycle of r…
Inconsistent and insufficient purposeful activity across the prison estate hinders rehabilitation.
We agree wholeheartedly with Lord Timpson that there is too much inconsistency across the prison estate. Purposeful activity is integral to supporting rehabilitation. It is therefore disappointing that it continues to be deprioritised by HMPPS amidst other pressures. We are …
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Government Response
The government commits to considering and assessing the effectiveness of introducing a statutory minimum for time out of room for children in legislation, while noting existing efforts and monitoring within the Youth Custody Service.
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Conclusion
Acknowledged
7th Report – Ending the cycle of r…
Access to vital prison library services increasingly constrained, risking loss of provision
Prison libraries play a vital role in supporting rehabilitation by providing an alternative educational space for prisoners that fosters literacy and reading. However, access to these services is increasingly constrained by issues across the estate, and an unsustainable commissioning model. …
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Government Response
The government acknowledges that increased costs mean reductions in core education delivery hours (20-25% by October 2025) are necessary, but is implementing a revised funding formula, new education contracts, and digital systems to protect quality and evaluate future delivery plans, without directly committing to preventing the loss of prison library services.
Ministry of Justice
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Correspondence 2 letters
17 Mar 2026
Correspondence from Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, dated 13 March 2026: Ending the cycle of reoffending
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11 Feb 2026
Correspondence to Lord Timpson, Minister for Prisons, Probation and Reducing Reoffending, dated 10 February 2026: Ending the cycle of reoffending - part one: rehabilitation in prisons: Government Response
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