Committees

Support for ex-offenders inquiry

Inquiry

Committee report


The Work and Pensions Committee opens an inquiry into the housing and employment support available for offenders on their release from prison.

Written submissions are invited addressing the following points:

  • How are prisoners helped to find employment; is support available both pre and post-release?
  • What benefit payments are available on discharge from prison and how long does it take to access those benefits?
  • Do the employment and education programs available in prisons prepare prisoners for formal employment?
  • What support do offenders receive to help them find suitable accommodation on leaving prison?
  • What are the impacts of factors such as homelessness and unemployment on the propensity to re-offend?

Work news

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Government "exploring" incentives for businesses that take on ex-offenders
Work and Pensions Committee publishes Government response to its support for ex-offenders report
27 February 2017
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Former offenders face "cliff edge" in support when leaving prison
Work and Pensions Committee publishes report on support for ex-offenders
19 December 2016
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Support for ex-offenders inquiry launched
Work and Pensions Committee launches inquiry into benefits and employment opportunities for ex-offenders
7 March 2016
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  • Email: workpencom@parliament.uk
  • Phone: 020 7219 8976 | 020 7219 1679 (Media)
  • Address: Work and Pensions Committee | House of Commons | London | SW1A 0AA