Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 24
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Require Ministry of Justice to detail action to reduce adult custodial remand use
Conclusion
Custodial remand must only be used for those that present the greatest level of risk to the public. The Ministry of Justice must respond to this report with what further action it will be taking to reduce the use of adult custodial remand. (Recommendation, Paragraph 102)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗