HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Public Appointments

(asked on 21st April 2026) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Justice:

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans his Department has to publish an advertisement for the position of HM Chief Inspector of Prisons once it becomes vacant in October 2026.


Answered by
Jake Richards Portrait
Jake Richards
Assistant Whip
This question was answered on 27th April 2026

Following consultation with the Justice Select Committee (JSC) about campaign plans to recruit to this position, we plan to advertise the role shortly. We will update the JSC on the timetable in due course.

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