Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 20
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Acknowledged
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We disagree with the argument that older prisoners’ needs are too wide-ranging to generalise.
Conclusion
We disagree with the argument that older prisoners’ needs are too wide-ranging to generalise. Though it is important to treat each prisoner as an individual, there is a commonality among older prisoners which warrants a specific approach to their management. The MOD: Older Prisoners shows that the MoJ recognises this; indeed, it is inconsistent for them to have developed the MOD and yet not recognise the similarity of need among many older prisoners.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government acknowledges the broader issue of older prisoners by stating it is considering models for accommodating them as part of an older offenders strategy, with further updates planned upon its publication.
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Government Response
The government responded to this report on 17 November 2020. No passage in that response could be matched to this conclusion. Read the response document ↗