6th Report - Tackling the drugs crisis in our prisons

Select Committee
Justice Committee HC 557 31 October 2025
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 41 items (11 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 41 of 41 classified)
Accepted 6
Accepted in Part 8
Acknowledged 2
Deferred 24
Rejected 1
Clear

Recommendations

1 results
195 Rejected
Manage key OCG operators under enhanced security, segregating them from general prison population
Recommendation
Individuals identified as key OCG operators must be managed under enhanced security protocols and, where possible, segregated from the general prison population to prevent them from exploiting vulnerable prisoners and staff to maintain their “clean profile”. The practice of merely … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government rejects the recommendation to segregate individuals solely based on OCG involvement, citing current legislation. However, they are commissioning work to consider how to manage regimes for SOC-linked prisoners and are undertaking a research study on debt within prisons, with findings due in 2026 to inform future policy.
Ministry of Justice
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