Question follow-through · 15949
Reoffenders: Rehabilitation
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes in reducing reoffending rates.
About this written question
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- Answering body
- Ministry of Justice
- Tabled
- 6 Jul 2026
- Target answer date
- 8 Jul 2026
- Answer
- 14 Jul 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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Votes on this topic
- Opposition Day: Early release of prisoners · 7 Jul 2026
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Recorded timeline
6 Jul 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of rehabilitation programmes in reducing reoffending rates.
8 Jul 2026
Target answer date
Date supplied by the official written-questions record.
14 Jul 2026
Answer published
Our approach is guided by evidence on what works to reduce reoffending, and we work with partners across government to support offenders in custody and the community to build skills, secure a job and stable housing, access treatment for drug and alcohol u...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Legal Representation: Mental Illness
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Administration of Justice: Rural Areas
7 Jul 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of court closures on access to justice in rural areas.
Administration of Justice: Victims and Witnesses
7 Jul 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps are being taken to improve support for victims and witnesses in the justice system.
Offenders: Electronic Tagging
7 Jul 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of electronic monitoring tagging schemes for offenders.
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Surrogacy: Parental Orders
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