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1127027

registered interest
date	15/05/2019
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) women, and (2) men, currently serving indeterminate prison sentences have exceeded the tariff relating to the crime for which they were originally convicted.
tabling member printed	Lord Trefgarne
uin	HL15788
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/05/2019 answer text <p>The following table gives the unreleased IPP and life sentence prison population as at 31 March 2019 as well as showing how many prisoners, in each sentence category and according to gender, remain in custody beyond the expiry of their original tariff or are still serving their tariff period.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>IPP</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Life</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total population</p></td><td><p>2,403</p></td><td><p>7,038</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Post-tariff total</p></td><td><p>2,198</p></td><td><p>1,784</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Post-tariff male</p></td><td><p>2,155</p></td><td><p>1756</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Post-tariff female</p></td><td><p>43</p></td><td><p>28</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pre-tariff total</p></td><td><p>204</p></td><td><p>5,041</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pre-tariff male</p></td><td><p>204</p></td><td><p>4,780</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pre-tariff female</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>261</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tariff expiry date not available*</p></td><td><p>1</p></td><td><p>213</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>* Includes cases where a confirmed tariff expiry date has yet to be received and any unmatched records. As with any large-scale recording system, administrative IT systems are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 30/05/2019 14:00:09 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	1813 label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne

1088871

registered interest
date	14/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the effects of imprisonment for short sentences of less than six months on family relationships.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL14576
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2019 answer text <p>Strengthening the ties individuals have with their families and friends is an important factor in reducing reoffending. While we have not undertaken a formal assessment of the effects of short prison sentences on family relationships, we know that custody more generally can have an impact on family engagement.</p><p> </p><p>We are considering options to restrict the use of short custodial sentences, but we have not at this stage reached any conclusions. There is persuasive evidence showing community sentences, in certain circumstances, are more effective than short custodial sentences in reducing reoffending. The MoJ study ‘The impact of short custodial sentences, community orders and suspended sentence orders on re-offending’ published in 2015 found that over a 1-year follow up period, a higher proportion of people re-offended having been sentenced to custody of under 12 months without supervision on release than other similar people given community orders.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 26/03/2019 16:17:04 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1088585

registered interest
date	13/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what they are doing to address sentence inflation following the average increase of three months over the past six years.
tabling member printed	Lord Touhig
uin	HL14545
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/03/2019 answer text <p>Sentencing is a matter for our independent courts, which take into account the circumstances of each case, including any aggravating and mitigating factors. We are clear that sentencing must match the severity of a crime and we will always hold in prison those criminals whose offences are so grave that no other penalty will suffice.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 27/03/2019 15:24:43 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig

1064219

registered interest
date	19/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following the speech by the Secretary of State for Justice on 18 February Beyond prison, redefining punishment, when they intend to bring forward their plan to remove six month custodial sentences.
tabling member printed	Lord German
uin	HL13865
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2019 answer text <p>There is a strong case to abolish sentences of six months or less, with some closely defined exceptions. We are therefore exploring options to restrict the use of short custodial sentences, but we have not at this stage reached any conclusions.</p><p> </p><p>There is persuasive evidence showing that short custodial sentences do not work in terms of rehabilitation and helping some offenders turn their backs on crime. Community sentences, in certain circumstances, are more effective in reducing reoffending, and therefore keeping the public safe.</p><p> </p><p>We do recognise that we must ensure the public and judiciary have confidence in non-custodial sentences which address offenders’ behaviour, answer their mental health and alcohol or drug misuse needs, or provide reparation for the benefit of the wider community.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 05/03/2019 17:05:48 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4163 label Biography information for Lord German

1045441

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to stop the use of six month custodial sentences; and if so, when they plan to bring forward the proposals necessary to make such a change.
tabling member printed	Lord German
uin	HL12977
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>We would like to see short custodial sentences imposed much less frequently and to have a stronger emphasis on community penalties, including those which address offenders’ behaviour, answer their mental health and alcohol or drug misuse needs, or provide reparation for the benefit of the wider community. There is persuasive evidence showing that short custodial sentences do not work in terms of rehabilitation and helping some offenders turn their backs on crime. Community sentences, in certain circumstances, are more effective in reducing reoffending, and therefore keeping the public safe.</p><p> </p><p>We are therefore exploring options to restrict the use of short custodial sentences, but we have not at this stage reached any conclusions.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie grouped question UIN HL12978 question first answered 04/02/2019 16:12:25 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4163 label Biography information for Lord German

994735

registered interest
date	25/10/2018
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether prisoners serving sentences of imprisonment for public protection and who continue to protest their innocence are denied access to rehabilitative courses which may lead to their release.
tabling member printed	Lord Trefgarne
uin	HL11051
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/11/2018 answer text <p>Maintaining innocence is not a barrier to progression, and there are a number of offending behaviour programmes available to prisoners who maintain their innocence, including those serving sentences of Imprisonment for Public Protection.</p><p> </p><p>It is not mandatory for prisoners to complete offending behaviour programmes in order to achieve release. It should also be borne in mind that completion of a programme is no guarantee that risk has been reduced.</p><p> </p><p>The independent Parole Board consider all the available evidence when assessing prisoners’ risks and their suitability for release.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 08/11/2018 14:50:36 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	1813 label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne

984315

registered interest
date	09/10/2018
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many persons serving indeterminate prison sentences for public protection they estimate continue to protest their innocence; and whether such persons are denied access to the necessary courses which could lead to their release.
tabling member printed	Lord Trefgarne
uin	HL10523
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2018 answer text <p>The information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost as central records are not kept on the number of prisoners serving indeterminate sentences who maintain their innocence.</p><p> </p><p>HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) must operate on the basis that individuals have been lawfully convicted of crimes, no matter if they maintain their innocence. Whilst requirements differ by programme, an individual does not need to admit to the offence(s) for which they have been convicted, but must be willing to address and work on the issues and factors in their life that constitute risk factors for them.</p><p> </p><p>When considering whether to direct the release of IPP prisoners, the independent Parole Board considers evidence from a range of sources and not just completed programmes. Where the Parole Board does not direct the release of an IPP prisoner, it is concluding that the prisoner’s risk to the public is too great for him to be safely managed in the community.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 15/10/2018 15:58:30 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	1813 label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne

681830

registered interest
date	31/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many persons are presently serving sentences of imprisonment for public protection in England and Wales; and how many of them are more than 80 years of age.
tabling member printed	Lord Trefgarne
uin	HL5143
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2017 answer text <p>As at 31 December 2016 there were 3,683 prisoners serving a sentence of Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP). Of the 3,683 IPPs, 599 were pre-tariff and 3,081 were post-tariff. There are currently fewer than 3 IPP prisoners in prisons aged over 80 years old.</p><p> </p><p>We are working hard to reduce the backlog of parole hearings involving IPP prisoners. We have set up a new unit within the Ministry of Justice to tackle this issue and are working with the Parole Board to improve the efficiency of the process.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 14/02/2017 15:51:08 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	1813 label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne

678850

registered interest
date	25/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to bring prison sentences in England and Wales in line with those imposed in Northern Ireland.
tabling member printed	Lord Hoyle
uin	HL5001
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2017 answer text <p>Sentences imposed both in England and Wales and in Northern Ireland are a matter for the independent judiciary. Policy on sentencing in Northern Ireland is devolved to the Northern Ireland Executive. We do not have any plans to bring prison sentences in England and Wales in line with those in Northern Ireland.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 08/02/2017 17:20:03 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	1000 label Biography information for Lord Hoyle

652960

registered interest
date	06/12/2016
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Sentences
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Baroness Goldie on 22 November (HL Deb, col 1839) concerning the revision of the statutory Parole Board Rules so that parole panels can release imprisonment for public protection prisoners without progressing to an oral hearing, what other measures have been introduced to ensure that prisoners get a thorough assessment<i>.</i>
tabling member printed	Lord Beecham
uin	HL3850
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/12/2016 answer text <p>Public protection remains our key priority; however, the recent HMIP report rightly highlights concerns around the management of IPP prisoners.</p><p> </p><p>We have set up a new unit within the Ministry of Justice to improve progression for all IPP prisoners and are working with the Parole Board to improve the efficiency of the parole process.</p><p> </p><p>Examples of the initiatives being taken forward as part of the action plan include the need for other Progression Regimes, in addition to the one at HMP Warren Hill; central case reviews led by psychologists and policy specialists of IPP cases where there has been no progression to open conditions despite two or more post tariff parole reviews; and enhanced case management approaches within both NOMS and the Parole Board.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 21/12/2016 17:43:27 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	4181 label Biography information for Lord Beecham