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Implement recommendations to increase Governor autonomy, reduce turnover, and clarify rationale for parity.

Recommendation
The Government should update the Committee on the findings of its review into Governor autonomy, including whether it will implement the Lords Home Affairs and Justice Committee’s recommendations on staffing, budgeting, and regime design. It should also set out a clear plan for how it plans to reduce Governor turnover and support Governors to lead their establishments with greater consistency and authority. As part of this plan, the Government should consider awarding the same level of autonomy to public sector Governors, as is afforded to private sector Governors. If it is decided that they should not, the Government must provide their rationale for this decision. (Recommendation, Paragraph 57)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
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Report published 14 Nov 2025