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5th Report - Ageing prison population

Justice Committee HC 304 Published 27 July 2020
Report Status
Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations
21 items (20 recs)
Government Response
AI assessment · 21 of 21 classified
Accepted 2
Accepted in Part 1
Acknowledged 3
Deferred 5
Not Addressed 10
Government response
6th Special Report - Ageing prison population: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report · published 17 Nov 2020
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Recommendations & Conclusions

1 item
16 Recommendation Accepted in Part
Para 102

Older prisoners can experience greater levels of institutionalisation and be less able to live independently...

Recommendation
Older prisoners can experience greater levels of institutionalisation and be less able to live independently following their release compared to younger cohorts. Many will require additional support to prepare them to re-join society. Release programmes and guidance that are age … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government describes NHS England's RECONNECT service, funded with £20 million, which supports vulnerable prison leavers to engage with community health services. This partially addresses the recommendation for support, but doesn't explicitly cover broader age-relevant guidance on technology, accommodation, or benefits.
Ministry of Justice
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