Committees

Prisons in Wales

Inquiry

The Committee invites written submissions addressing any or all of the following areas: 

  • How has the situation facing prisoners and prison staff in Wales changed since 2019 when our predecessor Committee last reported? 
  • What are the implications for Wales of the Prison Strategy White Paper?
  • How does a lack of Wales-only data impact upon the understanding of prison provisions in Wales? 
  • Is the Welsh prison estate fit for purpose in terms of living conditions, crowding and safety in prisons? 
  • Is the Welsh prison estate fit for purpose in terms of the provision of education and rehabilitation facilities for Welsh prisoners, and Welsh language facilities? 
  • How big of a problem is contraband such as weapons and drugs in Welsh prisons and how can the UK Government reduce it? 
  • Is there sufficient co-operation and co-ordination between non-devolved and devolved bodies to support Welsh prisoners?  

This inquiry is no longer accepting evidence

The deadline for submissions was Friday 13 October 2023.

Work news

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MPs to quiz Government Ministers on Welsh defence industry and prisons inquiries
Welsh Affairs Committee questions Government Ministers for its inquiries into the Defence Industry and Prisons in Wales
13 May 2024
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Aelodau Seneddol i holi Gweinidogion y Llywodraeth fel rhan o’r ymchwiliadau i’r diwydiant amddiffyn a charchardai Cymru
Y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn cwestiynu Gweinidogion y Llywodraeth ar gyfer ei ymchwiliadau i’r Diwydiant Amddiffyn a Charchardai yng Nghymru
13 May 2024
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Digartrefedd a chysgu allan: ydy’r rhai sy'n gadael carchardai Cymru mewn mwy o berygl?
Y Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn archwilio ansawdd ac argaeledd tai i'r rhai sy'n gadael carchar
15 April 2024
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Homelessness and rough sleeping: are Welsh prison leavers at greater risk?
Welsh Affairs Committee examines the quality and availability of housing for prison leavers
15 April 2024
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Carcharorion yn dychwelyd i'r gwaith yn ystod ac ar ôl eu dedfrydau: ASau yn clywed gan elusennau a chyflogwyr, gan gynnwys TimpsonGroup
Carcharorion yn dychwelyd i'r gwaith yn ystod ac ar ôl eu dedfrydau: ASau yn clywed gan elusennau a chyflogwyr, gan gynnwys TimpsonGroup
7 March 2024
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Prisoners returning to work during and following their sentences: MPs hear from charities and employers including Timpson Group
Prisoners returning to work during and following their sentences: MPs hear from charities and employers including Timpson Group
7 March 2024
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Llywodraethwyr pum carchar Cymru i ymddangos gerbron Aelodau Seneddol
The Governors of Wales’ five prisons will appear before the Welsh Affairs Committee as MPs continue evidence gathering on ‘Prisons in Wales’
16 February 2024
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Governors of Wales’ five prisons to appear before MPs
The Governors of Wales’ five prisons will appear before the Welsh Affairs Committee as MPs continue evidence gathering on ‘Prisons in Wales’
16 February 2024
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Aelodau Seneddol i ddechrau cymryd tystiolaeth ar ystad carchardai Cymru
WAC Aelodau Seneddol i ddechrau cymryd tystiolaeth ar ystad carchardai Cymru
11 January 2024
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MPs to start taking evidence on the prison estate in Wales
MPs to start taking evidence on the prison estate in Wales
11 January 2024
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Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn lansio ymchwiliad dilynol i archwilio Carchardai yng Nghymru
Pwyllgor Materion Cymreig yn lansio ymchwiliad dilynol i archwilio Carchardai yng Nghymru
18 August 2023
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Welsh Affairs Committee launch follow up inquiry to examine Prisons in Wales
Welsh Affairs Committee launch follow up inquiry to examine Prisons in Wales
18 August 2023
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