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Courts and Prisons: Buildings

Asked by Sarah HallLabour (Co-op)Ministry of JusticeTabled Answered 5 September 2025UIN 72930

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of property condition on the (a) capacity and (b) safety of the (i) prison and (ii) courts estate.

Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin

The Ministry of Justice prioritises maintenance funding for both the HMCTS and HMPPS estates to make sure buildings are safe, secure, meet statutory requirements and protect continuity of service.

The condition of HMCTS and HMPPS properties is routinely monitored and any faults or safety concerns are resolved as soon as practicable.

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