The Minister of State for Prisons, Parole and Probation is a mid-level ministerial office in the Ministry of Justice. It has, at times, been seen as the deputy to the Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor.

Responsibilities

The

minister Minister may refer to: * Minister (Christianity), a Christian cleric ** Minister (Catholic Church) * Minister (government), a member of government who heads a ministry (government department) ** Minister without portfolio, a member of government w ...

currently has responsibility of the following policy areas: * Prison operations, policy, reform and industrial relations * Probation policy and operations * Youth justice * Parole * Offender health * Offender Cohorts * Extremism * Home Detention Curfew (HDC) * Release on Temporary Licence (ROTL) schemes * Drugs * Electronic monitoring * Reducing reoffending The minister also provides support on Global Britain and the promotion of legal services.

List of Ministers for Prisons

Responsibilities

List of Ministers for Prisons

References

See also