5th Report - Ageing prison population
Select Committee
Justice Committee
HC 304
27 July 2020
Government response
6th Special Report - Ageing prison population: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report · published 17 Nov 2020
Recommendations & Conclusions
1 results
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Recommendation
Accepted in Part
Para 102
Older prisoners can experience greater levels of institutionalisation and be less able to live independently...
Recommendation
Older prisoners can experience greater levels of institutionalisation and be less able to live independently following their release compared to younger cohorts. Many will require additional support to prepare them to re-join society. Release programmes and guidance that are age …
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Government Response Summary
The government describes NHS England's RECONNECT service, funded with £20 million, which supports vulnerable prison leavers to engage with community health services. This partially addresses the recommendation for support, but doesn't explicitly cover broader age-relevant guidance on technology, accommodation, or benefits.
Ministry of Justice
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