Select Committee · Justice Committee
Children and Young Adults in the Secure Estate
Status: Open
Opened: 12 Jan 2026
The Justice Committee has launched an inquiry into children and young adults in the secure estate in England and Wales to determine if the current system effectively prevents offending while upholding a "child-first" approach. The inquiry will scrutinise the various types of secure settings and the suitability and safety of these environments. We will explore …
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | Mark Scott · HM Prison and Probation Service, Phil Wragg · G4S, Rachel Ashurst · Secure Children's Homes | View ↗ |
Correspondence
| Date | Direction | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | — | Correspondence from Alison Clarke, Executive Director of the Youth Custody Serv… |