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HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Public Appointments

Asked by Nick TimothyConservativeMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 128806

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has to publish an advertisement for the position of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons once it becomes vacant in October 2026.

Answered by Jake Richards

Following consultation with the Justice Select Committee (JSC) about campaign plans to recruit to this position, we plan to advertise the role shortly. We will update the JSC on the timetable in due course.

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