Question follow-through · 10096

Prisons: Research

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Answer of 28 April 2026 to Question 128643, when he expects the academic Peer Review to conclude its findings and issue a Report.

answeredMinistry of Justice

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Answering body
Ministry of Justice
Tabled
16 Jun 2026
Target answer date
22 Jun 2026
Answer
22 Jun 2026 · 6 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 16 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Answer of 28 April 2026 to Question 128643, when he expects the academic Peer Review to conclude its findings and issue a Report.

  2. 22 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    The Peer Review process has been started, and we aim to conclude this towards the end of the year. Once reports have been finalised post-peer review, publication will commence.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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15 Sept 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, when does he expect to receive the final report of the UK Law Commission's Criminal Appeals consultation.