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We disagree with the argument that older prisoners’ needs are too wide-ranging to generalise.

Conclusion
We disagree with the argument that older prisoners’ needs are too wide-ranging to generalise. Though it is important to treat each prisoner as an individual, there is a commonality among older prisoners which warrants a specific approach to their management. The MOD: Older Prisoners shows that the MoJ recognises this; indeed, it is inconsistent for them to have developed the MOD and yet not recognise the similarity of need among many older prisoners.
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Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government Not Addressed
• We are considering models for accommodating older offenders as part of the older offenders strategy, and we will update further once this is published.
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 5.8 yrs
Report published 27 Jul 2020