Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 16
16
Deferred
Statutory minimum time out of cell remains consistently unmet in prisons.
Conclusion
It is unacceptable that the statutory minimum for time out of cell is not being met, which means that prisoners either do not have access to basic needs, such as a shower or time in fresh air, or must choose between those or engaging in rehabilitative activities. Whilst we support the Government’s 83 ambition to go beyond the minimum, the immediate priority must be ensuring that all prisons consistently meet their legal obligations. Without this, rehabilitation is severely compromised. (Conclusion, Paragraph 77)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response details rehabilitation programs for perpetrators of domestic abuse and sexual offences (VAWG), but does not address the recommendation about ensuring all prisoners consistently meet the statutory minimum for time out of cell.
Government Response
The government responded to this report on 30 January 2026. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗