Debate contribution: Prisons: Remand Population

Debate contribution by Mr John Blair on 19 October 2026.

MLA: Mr John Blair
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 19 October 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Prisons: Remand Population
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5795888

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I thank the Minister for that answer and the detail provided within it. I share the Minister's concern that such a large proportion of our prison population is made up of prisoners who are on remand. Further to that, will she say a bit more about the actions that are being explored and the options that she might be looking at?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2723/22-27.

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