Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many sexual assaults by inmates on inmates were recorded in young offender institutions by institution in each of the last 10 years.

Safeguarding the children and young people in our care is a key priority for HM Prison & Probation Service. Sexual assaults in the Youth Secure Estate are rare. In the 10 years from 1 April 2013 to 31 March 2023, there were seven sexual assaults in young offender institutions by children or young persons on other children or young persons.

Owing to the small numbers involved, it is not possible to provide the requested breakdown without risking identification of victims.