Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rob Butler and Mark Fletcher

Tuesday 22nd September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Rob Butler (Aylesbury) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to reduce reoffending. [R]

[Mark Fletcher (Bolsover) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to reduce reoffending.

[The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Lucy Frazer)]

Reoffending rates are too high, resulting in some individuals repeatedly posing a danger to their communities and the undermining of public confidence in the criminal justice system. Last week, we published the sentencing White Paper, which sets out measures to better supervise and support offenders following their release from custody. It includes proposals for changes to the rehabilitation periods set out in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, to improve access to employment and education for those with criminal records.