Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 24
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Paragraph: 138
Community Accommodation Service Tier-2's bed capacity requires assessment for sufficiency.
Conclusion
The Community Accommodation Service Tier-2 plays an important role in supporting the courts and prisons in making the best use of custody by providing an address for people on bail or licence who have no suitable accommodation. The Ministry of Justice should conduct an assessment of whether the 550 beds currently contracted through the Service is sufficient to meet the requirements of its core user groups, including the extent to which the absence of available accommodation may be an underlying contributory factor in defendants being remanded to custody.
Paragraph Reference:
138
Government Response
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