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System failing to meet complex health and wellbeing needs of women in prison
Conclusion
Women in prison often have acute and complex health needs, yet the system is failing to meet even their most basic requirements. We acknowledge the Government’s ambition to reduce the population in the female prison estate, and that change is expected following the work of the Women’s Justice Board. But, as the Minister himself admits, there are many women in prison right now that are extremely ill and have complex needs. (Conclusion, Paragraph 211)
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