Source · Select Committees · Justice Committee
Recommendation 20
20
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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.
Paragraph Reference:
121
Government Response
Not Addressed
HM Government
Not Addressed
• We are considering models for accommodating older offenders as part of the older offenders strategy, and we will update further once this is published.