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date	15/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Recycling Lives
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the work of Recycling Lives, in particular in regard to the steps it has taken in relation to (1) training and employment for ex-offenders, and (2) food poverty; and what plans they have to extend such schemes to more prisons.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL5678
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2020 answer text <p>The New Futures Network, which brokers partnerships between prisons and employers, supports Recycling Lives to build partnerships with prisons, with the objective of securing work opportunities for individuals serving sentences in custody and those leaving prison. Sustainable employment and suitable educational opportunities are key factors to reducing reoffending and in turning offenders’ lives around.</p><p>The potential for any extension of such schemes will be dependent on a positive assessment of their practicality and contractual feasibility.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 29/06/2020 16:03:25 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1199228

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Legal Aid Scheme: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to reintroduce legal aid for refugee family reunion cases.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4994
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>Legal aid for refugee family reunion may be available under the Exceptional Case Funding (ECF) scheme, where failure to provide legal aid would mean there is a breach or a risk of breach of the individual’s human rights, and subject to means and merits tests.</p><p>Last year we amended the scope of legal aid so that separated migrant children are able to receive civil legal aid for applications by their family members and extended family members. This includes entry clearance, leave to enter, or leave to remain in the UK, made under the immigration rules or outside the rules on the basis of exceptional circumstances or compassionate and compelling circumstances.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 16/06/2020 16:46:18 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1199326

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners' Release: Coronavirus
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to release all (1) remand prisoners, and (2) prisoners over the age of 70, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4997
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>This Government is not going to release all remand prisoners or all prisoners over the age of 70, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.</p><p>On 4 April, this Government announced the End of Custody Temporary Release scheme (ECTR). This scheme enables risk-assessed prisoners, who are within two months of their release date, to be temporarily released from custody, as part of the national approach to managing public services during this challenging period. No high-risk offenders, including those convicted of violent or sexual offences, anyone of national security concern or a danger to children, will be considered for release, nor any prisoners who have not served at least half their custodial term. This scheme only applies to prisoners serving standard determinate sentences with an automatic release point and those committed to custody for fine default or contempt, which also excludes remand prisoners. However, good progress has been made in reducing the number on remand and we are grateful to the Judiciary in their assistance in prioritising these cases.</p><p>For those who remain in custody, including prisoners over the age of 70, further operational guidance has been issued across the prison estate updating national policies on regime management following the Government steer on social distancing, shielding and household isolation. We have introduced cohorting arrangements in prisons endorsed by Public Health England to create safe environments for social distancing and household isolation. This involves isolating those with symptoms, shielding those most at vulnerable and quarantining new admissions in isolation from the rest of the prison for 14 days in Reverse Cohort Units to reduce the risk of infection.</p><p>In addition, pregnant women, prisoners living in Mother and Baby Units and those identified as ‘extremely vulnerable’ as defined in the NHS guidelines will merit consideration for release on temporary licence on compassionate grounds during the Covid-19 pandemic.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 16/06/2020 15:07:33 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1199327

registered interest
date	02/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners' Transfers
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government how many prisoners were transferred to (1) psychiatric hospitals, (2) psychiatric wings of prisons, and (3) other hospitals, in each of the last 12 months.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4998
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2020 answer text <p>From the data held centrally, we are unable to differentiate between transfers to (1) psychiatric and (3) other hospitals. Further, for (2) prisons do not have psychiatric wings, and data on occupancy of dedicated residential healthcare facilities in prisons are not collected centrally.</p><p> </p><p>We can provide the total number of prisoners who have been transferred to hospital under sections 47 (sentenced prisoners) or 48 (remand prisoners/immigration detainees) of the Mental Health Act 1983 in the last 12 months and this is set out below:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Month</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Jun-2019</p></td><td><p>94</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Jul-2019</p></td><td><p>81</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Aug-2019</p></td><td><p>74</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sep-2019</p></td><td><p>72</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Oct-2019</p></td><td><p>91</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Nov-2019</p></td><td><p>73</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dec-2019</p></td><td><p>72</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Jan-2020</p></td><td><p>66</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Feb-2020</p></td><td><p>83</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mar-2020</p></td><td><p>79</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Apr-2020</p></td><td><p>71</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>May-2020</p></td><td><p>75</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>These figures have been drawn from administrative IT systems which, as with any large-scale recording system, are subject to possible errors with data entry and processing.</p><p>Information is collected on the number of transfers, not the number of individual prisoners who are transferred. An individual prisoner may be transferred more than once in any given time period.</p><p>We take the mental health of prisoners extremely seriously, which is why we have increased the support available to vulnerable offenders - especially during the first 24 hours in custody - and invested more in mental health awareness training for prison officers.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 16/06/2020 15:48:53 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1195332

registered interest
date	12/05/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prisoners: Health
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to safeguard the physical and mental health of prisoners, in particular those subject to (1) long periods of being locked in cells, (2) the suspension of all visits, and (3) overcrowded cells.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4335
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2020 answer text <p>The Government takes the health and wellbeing of prisoners very seriously. We work closely with health partners to provide a standard of healthcare in prisons equivalent to that available in the community. COVID-19, however, presents a unique set of challenges that we must address to keep prisoners safe. To mitigate these, we are operating a National Response Model in prisons, and working very closely with public health authorities to ensure our approach is based on the best scientific advice available.</p><p>This does, unfortunately, mean that visits have been suspended and people in prison are spending more time in their cells. They are, however, being given access to services including telephone contact with loved ones, access to health services and where possible time in the open air. Additionally, following a successful trial at HMP Berwyn, we are rolling out secure video calling to 10 prisons with a wider roll out in the coming weeks. We continue to make the Samaritans phone service available, and are working with the Samaritans to ensure that the Listener peer support scheme continues to function effectively. We are also providing distraction packs and in cell activities to support mental and physical wellbeing.</p><p>We are continuing to provide care and support to people at risk of self-harm or suicide through ACCT (Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork) case management. For those with severe mental health issues, we are doing everything we can to ensure that the process for transfer to hospital continues in as normal a way as possible.</p><p>Measures are also being taken to safeguard prisoners with particularly vulnerable physical health from COVID-19 and to satisfy requirements for social distancing. Since February, we have managed to move 4,000 people out of double cells, and work is being taken forward to create extra cells and increase the capacity of the prison estate. Meanwhile, prisoners identified in accordance with NHS guidance as being ‘extremely vulnerable’ to COVID-19 are being proactively considered for release from custody under existing Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) provisions. Where a prisoner falling within this category is considered not suitable for release, they will continue to be appropriately shielded within custody.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 27/05/2020 15:21:16 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1195333

registered interest
date	12/05/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Young Offenders: Health and Rehabilitation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how they intend to safeguard the well-being and rehabilitation of young offenders in custody
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4336
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/05/2020 answer text <p>The safety and wellbeing of the children and young people in custody remains our priority during this unprecedented period. The Youth Custody Service (YCS) has been adapting its approach to delivery in order to meet the needs of children whilst complying with wider guidance around physical distancing. There is a focus on delivering essential activities and ensuring that children remain engaged and stimulated. This includes regular phone calls (additional phone credit has been allocated), access to showers and education materials and time in the fresh air. Establishments are working to create activities that children can undertake in small groups or in their rooms, including workouts and greater access to television, entertainment and in room activity material.</p><p>‘Secure Stairs’ is the framework for integrated care jointly led by NHS England, NHS Improvement and the YCS, which provides the foundations as to how youth secure establishments work with children. An enhanced ‘Secure Stairs’ team has come together to support staff and children, focusing on an approach that encourages interaction and protects the physical and mental health of young people whilst ensuring compliance with physical distancing requirements.</p><p>HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP) recently published a report following short scrutiny visits to Cookham Wood, Parc and Wetherby Young Offender Institutions on 21 April. The report was acknowledged by HMIP as being generally positive, referencing the ‘swift actions taken to keep children safe, as well as the creativity of staff and managers in providing opportunities for children to receive meaningful interaction’. They also noted that all the sites were calm and well ordered, with self-harm reduced at Parc and Wetherby and stable at Cookham Wood.</p><p>Separately, the YCS conducted the internal review of safeguarding across youth custody, ‘Youth Custody Service Safeguarding Review’ which was published on Gov.uk last October. The recommendations of this report are being considered and taken forward by the newly-created ‘YCS National Head of Safeguarding’ to further enhance safeguarding of children within secure settings.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 27/05/2020 14:21:30 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton

1193938

registered interest
date	06/05/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Prison Accommodation
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many prison cells are being shared; in which prisons such cells exist; and what steps they are taking to end overcrowding in prisons.
tabling member printed	Lord Hylton
uin	HL4130
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2020 answer text <p>Upon arrival into custody, all prisoners’ suitability to share a cell is risk assessed. These assessments are based on numerous factors including index offence, health concerns and security information (such as beliefs and prejudices).</p><p>As at 24<sup>th</sup> April 2020 <del class="ministerial">14,653</del><ins class="ministerial">14,885</ins> cells in prisons in England and Wales were occupied by prisoners on a shared basis. The detail collected is subject to the inaccuracies inherent in any large-scale recording system.</p><p> </p><p>The following prisons in England and Wales held prisoners on a shared basis as at 24 April 2020.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>ALTCOURSE</p></td><td><p>HATFIELD</p></td><td><p>PRESCOED</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ASHFIELD</p></td><td><p>HAVERIGG</p></td><td><p>PRESTON</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ASKHAM GRANGE</p></td><td><p>HIGH DOWN</p></td><td><p>RANBY</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>AYLESBURY</p></td><td><p>HIGHPOINT</p></td><td><p>RISLEY</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BEDFORD</p></td><td><p>HINDLEY</p></td><td><p>ROCHESTER</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BELMARSH</p></td><td><p>HEWELL</p></td><td><p>RYE HILL</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BERWYN</p></td><td><p>HOLLESLEY BAY</p></td><td><p>SEND</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BIRMINGHAM</p></td><td><p>HOLME HOUSE</p></td><td><p>SPRING HILL</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BRINSFORD</p></td><td><p>HULL</p></td><td><p>STAFFORD</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BRISTOL</p></td><td><p>HUMBER</p></td><td><p>STANDFORD HILL</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BRIXTON</p></td><td><p>HUNTERCOMBE</p></td><td><p>STOCKEN</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BRONZEFIELD</p></td><td><p>ISIS</p></td><td><p>STOKE HEATH</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BUCKLEY HALL</p></td><td><p>ISLE OF WIGHT</p></td><td><p>STYAL</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BULLINGDON</p></td><td><p>KIRKHAM</p></td><td><p>SUDBURY</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>BURE</p></td><td><p>KIRKLEVINGTON GRANGE</p></td><td><p>SWALESIDE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>CARDIFF</p></td><td><p>LANCASTER FARMS</p></td><td><p>SWANSEA</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>CHANNINGS WOOD</p></td><td><p>LEEDS</p></td><td><p>SWINFEN HALL</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>CHELMSFORD</p></td><td><p>LEICESTER</p></td><td><p>THAMESIDE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>COLDINGLEY</p></td><td><p>LEWES</p></td><td><p>THE MOUNT</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>COOKHAM WOOD</p></td><td><p>LEYHILL</p></td><td><p>THE VERNE</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>DARTMOOR</p></td><td><p>LINCOLN</p></td><td><p>THORN CROSS</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>DEERBOLT</p></td><td><p>LINDHOLME</p></td><td><p>USK</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>DONCASTER</p></td><td><p>LITTLEHEY</p></td><td><p>WAKEFIELD</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>DOVEGATE</p></td><td><p>LIVERPOOL</p></td><td><p>WANDSWORTH</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>DOWNVIEW</p></td><td><p>LONG LARTIN</p></td><td><p>WARREN HILL</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>DRAKE HALL</p></td><td><p>LOW NEWTON</p></td><td><p>WAYLAND</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>DURHAM</p></td><td><p>LOWDHAM GRANGE</p></td><td><p>WEALSTUN</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>EAST SUTTON PARK</p></td><td><p>MAIDSTONE</p></td><td><p>WERRINGTON</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>EASTWOOD PARK</p></td><td><p>MANCHESTER</p></td><td><p>WETHERBY</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ELMLEY</p></td><td><p>MOORLAND</p></td><td><p>WHATTON</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ERLESTOKE</p></td><td><p>MORTON HALL IMMIGRATION REMOVAL CENTRE</p></td><td><p>WHITEMOOR</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>EXETER</p></td><td><p>NEW HALL</p></td><td><p>WINCHESTER</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FEATHERSTONE</p></td><td><p>NORTH SEA CAMP</p></td><td><p>WOODHILL</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FELTHAM</p></td><td><p>NORTHUMBERLAND</p></td><td><p>WORMWOOD SCRUBS</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FORD</p></td><td><p>NORWICH</p></td><td><p>WYMOTT</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FOREST BANK</p></td><td><p>NOTTINGHAM</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FOSTON HALL</p></td><td><p>OAKWOOD</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FRANKLAND</p></td><td><p>ONLEY</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FULL SUTTON</p></td><td><p>PARC</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>GARTH</p></td><td><p>PENTONVILLE</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>GARTREE</p></td><td><p>PETERBOROUGH</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>GRENDON</p></td><td><p>PETERBOROUGH FEMALE</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>GUYS MARSH</p></td><td><p>PORTLAND</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>We remain committed to reducing crowding across the prison estate. In the year to March 2019, the proportion of prisoners held in crowded accommodation was 22.5%, down from 24.2% the previous year and levels of around 25% experienced since 2004.</p><p>Our plan for reducing prison crowding is to replace prisons that are operating over their certified normal accommodation levels with new accommodation that is safe, decent, and uncrowded and close current (crowded or partially crowded) capacity. The first steps in this direction have already been taken with the opening of 2,100 uncrowded prison places at HMP/YOI Berwyn; 206 uncrowded places in a houseblock at HMP Stocken; and a commitment to construct modern, decent, uncrowded prisons at the former HMP Wellingborough and HMP Glen Parva sites, which are due to open in 2021 and 2023, respectively, as well as a new prison to be built at HMP Full Sutton alongside the existing establishment.</p> answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie question first answered 21/05/2020 16:17:46 question first ministerially corrected 27/08/2020 15:53:33 answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie previous answer version 23343 answering member printed Lord Keen of Elie answering member 4538 label Biography information for Lord Keen of Elie
tabling member	2018 label Biography information for Lord Hylton