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      ], "questionText" : "To ask His Majesty's Government how many prisoners in the female prison estate have been assessed as lacking capacity in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in each of the last five years.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask His Majesty's Government how many women in prison were registered as having disabilities in each of the last five years; and of those, how many had (1) physical, and (2) learning, disabilities.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/497", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Blencathra"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1566592/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>Under sections 47/49 and 48/49 of the Mental Health Act 1983, the Secretary of State may authorise by warrant the transfer of female prisoners to a secure hospital, where he is satisfied that the criteria for detention are met.<\/p><p>The number of women prisoners transferred to hospital in each of the last five years are:<\/p><p>2021 \u2013 184<\/p><p>2020 - 181<\/p><p>2019 - 213<\/p><p>2018 - 192<\/p><p>2017 \u2013 180<\/p><p>The data for 2022 are not currently available, they are due for publication later this year.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask His Majesty's Government how many women in prison were sectioned under the Mental Health Act 1983 in each of the last five years.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/497", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Blencathra"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Lord Blencathra"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1546140", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1546140/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>As set out in the 2018 Female Offender Strategy, the Government is committed to ensure more women are managed successfully in the community and that fewer women go to prison, particularly on short sentences. Since the Strategy was published, the number of women entering the criminal justice system for the first time has fallen by 20%.<\/p><p>We are investing tens of millions of pounds over the next three years into community services for women, drug rehabilitation and accommodation support, so fewer women end up in prison.<\/p><p>We will shortly publish a Delivery Plan for the Female Offender Strategy. This will set out our ambitious cross-Government approach for the next three years.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to reduce the number of women in prison.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4620", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ellie Reeves"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1535521", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1535521/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Female Offender Strategy (2018) set out the case for taking a gender specific and trauma responsive approach to female offenders. It provided a framework to deliver better outcomes for women at all points of the criminal justice system and to make society safer by tackling the underlying causes of offending and reoffending<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Prisons Strategy White Paper, published in December 2021, provides our most recent assessment of support for women in custody, and reaffirms our intention to see a custodial environment that protects the public and supports effective rehabilitation. The White Paper sets out our approach for women\u2019s prisons; one which is trauma responsive, recognises the distinct nature of women\u2019s experience in custody, and provides the appropriate levels of support, particularly for pregnant women and those with young children.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/3969", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Damian Hinds"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of support for female prisoners.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4844", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Matt Vickers"}
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      , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Matt Vickers"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1471441", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1471441/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The Prisons Strategy White Paper set out a new approach for women\u2019s prisons: one which is trauma responsive, recognises the distinct nature of women\u2019s experience in custody and provides the appropriate levels of support, particularly for pregnant women and those with young children.<\/p><p>So far, we have developed bespoke selection and assessment criteria for staff in women\u2019s prisons and started to roll out a bespoke model of staff training.<\/p><p>We have also funded a number of activities to support improvements in safety, including additional support for women with complex needs, specialist support for women who have experienced abuse and extra support during early days in custody.<\/p><p>In addition, we have announced the opening of a pilot Residential Women\u2019s Centre in Swansea to provide a community-based alternative to a short custodial sentence.<\/p><p>The Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Unit and Maternal Separation from Children up to the Age of Two in Women\u2019s Prisons Policy Framework (September 2021), committed to the introduction of the Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Liaison Officer across the women\u2019s estate. There are 13 Liaison Officers in place and 12 attended the national \u2018Managing Pregnant Women in Prison\u2019 course in March 2022. Additionally, we have introduced a National Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Liaison Officers Support Network.<\/p><p>We also committed to The National Stakeholder Advisory Forum on Pregnancy, Mother and Baby Units, and Maternal Separation from Children up to the Age of Two in Women\u2019s Prisons. This bi-annual event will bring together key stakeholders and individuals with lived experience ensuring a culture of reflective practice and informed policy development. The first event is scheduled for Autumn 2022 and the terms of reference will be shared with forum attendees in advance.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4399", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Victoria Atkins"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the terms of reference are for the National Stakeholder Advisory Forum to improve support for pregnant women and young mothers.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4620", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Ellie Reeves"}
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    , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1468298", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Justice"}
      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1468298/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The information requested is in the attached table.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>The Female Offender Strategy, published in June 2018, made it clear we want fewer women serving short sentences in custody and more managed in the community. Custody is intended as a last resort, for the protection of the public and the punishment and rehabilitation of the offender.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4941", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Bellamy"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government how many women aged (1) 18 to 25, and (2) 26 and above, went to prison in each of the last 10 years; what was the average length of sentence for each of those categories; and what were the 10 most common offences that led to the imprisonment of women during this period.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
      , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4540", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for The Lord Bishop of Gloucester"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1467948/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The interests of other prisoners are considered in every decision about where to allocate transgender prisoners. As set out in the \u2018Care and management of individuals who are transgender\u2019 Policy Framework, any decision must include a rigorous assessment of any risk of harm which the transgender individual may present to others, as well as any risk to the transgender individual of self-harm and/or harm from others.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>We are reviewing this framework currently, and as part of this process have consulted with various groups to assess the effectiveness of its implementation. We will be updating on the outcomes of this review once it has concluded later this year.<\/p>"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether their policy of housing of transgender women prisoners in female prisons takes sufficient account of the interests of female prisoners.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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      ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1466561/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "<p>The requested information can be found in the table below. It covers all prisoners housed in female prisons across England and Wales and was accurate as of 31st March 2022.<\/p><p> <\/p><table><tbody><tr><td rowspan=\"2\"><p><strong>Distance <\/strong><\/p><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><p><strong>Age group<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td rowspan=\"2\"><p><strong>Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>18-25<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>26+<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total number of prisoners<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>399<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>2840<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>3239<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><strong>Average straight-line distance (Miles)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>43.2<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>45.6<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td><p><strong>45.3<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p> <\/p><p>HMPPS is committed to ensuring, where practicable, that prisoners are accommodated as close as possible to their resettlement communities and families. Whilst this is a priority, it is not always possible due to a variety of factors including wider population pressures, or where prisoners have specific sentence planning needs which can only be met at certain establishments.<\/p><p> <\/p><p>There are complex and wide-ranging issues involved in transferring and locating prisoners, and allocation decisions must reflect both the specific needs and circumstances of the prisoner, including their security assessment, as well as the operating environment and range of services at the receiving prison.<\/p>"}
        , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4553", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Baroness Scott of Bybrook"}
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      ], "questionText" : "To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the average number of miles that women in prison aged (1) 18 to 25, and (2) 26 years or older, are held from their home address.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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