Proceeding contribution from Catherine Atkinson (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 7 July 2026. It occurred during Opposition day on Early Release of Prisoners.
Early Release of Prisoners
There is no specific offence on grooming gangs. This Government have been absolutely clear that we will ensure there will always be prison cells for people when they are convicted and sentenced to custody. The Conservative Governments committed to delivering 20,000 additional prison places by the mid-2020s.
Secondary information
- Type
- Proceeding contribution
- Reference
- 789 c273
- Session
- 2026-27
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Children Abuse Custodial treatment Ethnic groups Rape Prisoners' release Offences against children Victims Sentencing Prison accommodation
- Legislation
- Sentencing Act 2026
- Link
- View this Proceeding contribution on hansard.parliament.uk
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- 2026-07-13 15:00:18 +0100
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