Children and Young Adults in the Secure Estate

Justice Committee Open Inquiry
Opened: 12 Jan 2026 Parliament page
The Justice Committee has launched an inquiry into children and young adults in the secure estate in England and Wales to determine if the current system effectively prevents offending while upholding a "child-first" approach. The inquiry will scrutinise the various types of secure settings and the suitability and safety of … Read more
1 Oral session
1 Letter
1 Event
Activity timeline 3 events
19 May
2026
Correspondence
21 Apr
2026
Oral evidence
21 Apr
2026
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · The Grimond Room, Portcullis House
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
21 Apr 2026
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Mark Scott · HM Prison and Probation Service Phil Wragg · G4S Rachel Ashurst · Secure Children's Homes
Correspondence 1 letter
19 May 2026 Correspondence from Alison Clarke, Executive Director of the Youth Custody Service (HMPPS), dated 14 May 2026: Follow-up to the oral evidence session held on 21 April 2026
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