Aengus Ó Snodaigh
Ceist:17. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he will publish his strategic review of penal policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39335/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 19 September 2012
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Freagraí scríofa
You may be aware that the establishment of a working group to conduct a strategic review of penal policy has just been announced. The establishment of this group is in line with the recommendations of the Thornton Hall Project Review Group which published its Report last year. The Thornton Group recommended that an all encompassing strategic review of penal policy should be carried out. The Review will examine all aspects of penal policy including prevention, sentencing policies, alternatives to custody, accommodation and regimes, support for reintegration and rehabilitation and the issue of female offenders. I expect the Group to report by mid 2013 and it would be the intention to publish their report.