Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which prisons have humanist pastoral support provided through prison chaplaincy services.

We recognise and respect the right of prisoners to register and practice their faith or belief while in custody. Chaplaincy plays a critical and unique role in the work of prisons and the life of prisoners. It not only provides advice on faith and belief matters but also offers pastoral care regardless of an individual’s faith or belief, in support of HM Prison and Probation Service’s commitment to decency, safety and rehabilitation.

Specifically Humanist/Non-Religious pastoral support is available from chaplains at the following prisons:

Aylesbury

Bullingdon

Channings Wood

Dovegate

Durham

Frankland

Highpoint

Isis

Pentonville

Stafford

Wayland

Wormwood Scrubs