Question follow-through · 18473

Prisoners' Release: Terrorism

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance is issued to NHS mental health providers on assessing terrorist risk when discharging patients convicted of terrorism offences.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Answering body
Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
13 Jul 2026
Target answer date
16 Jul 2026
Answer
25 Aug 2026 · 43 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 13 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance is issued to NHS mental health providers on assessing terrorist risk when discharging patients convicted of terrorism offences.

  2. 16 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 25 Aug 2026

    Answer published

    Cases involving individuals convicted of terrorism offences are considered on an individual basis. This includes close liaison with Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements and other agencies, and consideration of the risks that an individual may pose,...

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