The number of people being released from prison in London rose by
5 per cent in the year to March 2024, increasing from 9,070 to
9,520.[1]
Prison leavers who get a job are almost 10% less likely to
reoffend, but London is below the national average for people
finding employment within six weeks of leaving
prison.[2]
Tomorrow, the London Assembly Economy,
Culture and Skills Committee will meet with charities
and a prison service representative to understand the challenges
prison leavers face when seeking employment.
The guests are:
Panel 1 (14:00 – 15:25):
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Jon Collins, Chief Executive, Prisoners'
Education Trust
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Paul Clarkson, Director of Quality and
Training, The Clink Charity
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Helena Hamilton, Head of Education, Skills and
Work, HMP Wandsworth
Panel 2 (15:30 – 17:00):
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Matt Randle, Director of Justice, Catch22
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Penny Parker, Chief Executive Officer,
StandOut
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Sian , Chief Executive
Officer, Switchback
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 16
July 2025 from 2pm in the Chamber
at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
Media and members of the public are invited to
attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
Follow us @LondonAssembly.
Notes for editors:
- Ministry of Justice, Housed on Release from
Custody Data Tables, 17 February 2025
-
London Reducing
Reoffending Plan 2022-25 Annual Update 2023
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Full agenda papers.
