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Matter context: HMP Wormwood Scrubs — 119 mentions in Parliament since Mar 2026
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Written Question
Lords
11 Mar 2026
Prisoners' Release
The Lord Bishop of Gloucester
Bishops
→ Ministry of Justice
To ask His Majesty's Government whether a three-month prognosis is required for a prisoner to be considered for early release on compassionate grounds.
Government answer
Ministry of Justice
The Secretary of State has a statutory power to grant the early release of prisoners serving a sentence or term of imprisonment in custody on compassionate grounds. The power is used in exceptional circumstances only and in accordance with the HMPPS Early...
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Written Question
Lords
11 Mar 2026
Prisoners' Release
The Lord Bishop of Gloucester
Bishops
→ Ministry of Justice
To ask His Majesty's Government how many prisoners (1) applied for, and (2) were granted, early release on compassionate grounds in each of the past five years.
Government answer
Ministry of Justice
The Secretary of State has a statutory power to grant the early release of prisoners serving a sentence or term of imprisonment in custody on compassionate grounds. The power is used in exceptional circumstances only and in accordance with the HMPPS Early...
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