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Prisons used as places of safety, despite Government aims to end the practice
Recommendation
We were shocked and appalled to hear that prisons are used as a place of safety. We acknowledge and welcome that the Government aims to end this practice in the Mental Health Bill. We request details of how this will work in practice and when this will be implemented. (Conclusion, Paragraph 110)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Report
7th Report – Ending the cycle of reoffending – part one: rehabilitation in prisons
14 Nov 2025
HC 469
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.8 yr
Report published
14 Nov 2025