Policy paper

Prison capacity review: terms of reference

Sets out the terms of reference for the review into handling of prison capacity.

Applies to England and Wales

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The Lord Chancellor has commissioned Dame Anne Owers, former Chief Inspector of Prisons, to consider the reasons why prison supply and demand did not meet and make recommendations that may help future governments avoid the cycle of repeated prison capacity crises.

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Published 7 February 2025

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