AQW 14907/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Justice
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any consideration she has given to a prisoner early release scheme, similar to that in England and Wales, including the criteria for release under such a scheme and undertaking engagement with victims and survivors.
Asked by Claire Sugden MLA on 12 September 2024
- Answered
- Written
- Tabled
- 12 September 2024
- Answer due by
- 27 September 2024
- Answered
- 25 September 202413 days after tabling
- Department
- Department of Justice
- Priority question
- No
Answer
While I regularly review these matters, particularly in relation to prison population management, I am not giving consideration to a prisoner early release scheme similar to that in England and Wales.