Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners are serving convictions for offences under the Terrorism Act or related offences.

As reported in the latest statistics released on gov.uk, there were 218 persons in custody for terrorism or terrorism-connected offences in Great Britain (as at 30 September 2021).

We have a range of capabilities to manage the risk posed by terrorist offenders, and to support their rehabilitation. Risk management is underpinned through a multi-agency, end-to-end case management process.

Following the attacks at Fishmongers’ Hall, Whitemoor Prison, Streatham, and Reading in 2019 and 2020, the Government is investing heavily in counter terrorism in prison and probation – with more specialist staff and stronger legislation allowing for tougher sentences for serious terrorism offences.

https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/operation-of-police-powers-under-the-terrorism-act-2000-quarterly-update-to-september-2021/operation-of-police-powers-under-the-terrorism-act-2000-and-subsequent-legislation-arrests-outcomes-and-stop-and-search-great-britain-quarterly-u#terrorist-prisoners