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First Report - Women in Prison
Justice Committee
HC 265
Published 26 July 2022
Recommendations
31
Acknowledged
Para 177
Require Ministry of Justice to report progress on remaining Lord Farmer Review recommendations.
Recommendation
We recognise that custody can have a significant effect on family life and welcome the work being done in response to Lord Farmer’s Review for Women. We note that 12 of the 33 recommendations have been actioned; however, it is …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepted the recommendation, outlining general work related to employment opportunities and Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) for women, including ensuring all 12 women’s prisons have Employer Advisory Boards, Prison Employment Leads, and Employment Hubs. It provided data showing increases in women's ROTL usage but did not detail progress against each of the 21 outstanding recommendations from Lord Farmer's Review or provide specific timeframes.
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