To ask Her Majesty's Government how many pregnant women have been released from prison during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Answered on
12 May 2020
On 31 March, this government announced that pregnant women and prisoners living on Mother and Baby Units will be considered for Release on Temporary licence on compassionate grounds during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As of Friday 1 May, 21 pregnant women and prisoners with babies in custody have been released.
Answered by
Ministry of Justice