Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 7
7
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We praise prison staff, HMPPS and MoJ officials for their work in responding to the...
Conclusion
We praise prison staff, HMPPS and MoJ officials for their work in responding to the Covid-19 pandemic. The virus has brought into sharp relief many of the issues affecting the prison system, including the particular health vulnerabilities of older cohorts. Amid the focus on protecting prisons from Coronavirus, HMPPS must continue to ensure that prisoners with existing health conditions are monitored and receive appropriate treatment and support.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
• We are developing proposals on the models of staffing and training required to support older prisoners as part of the older offenders strategy, and will update further once the strategy is published.