On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) and HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) on improving outcomes for women in the criminal justice system.1 We also took evidence from Women in Prison, the Howard League for Penal Reform; and Anawim— Birmingham’s Centre for Women.

On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Ministry of Justice (the Ministry) and HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) on improving outcomes for women in the criminal justice system.1 We also took evidence from Women in Prison, the Howard League for Penal Reform; and Anawim— Birmingham’s Centre for Women. Type: conclusion | Number: 1 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: Based on a report by the National Audit Office, the Committee took evidence on 2 February 2022 from the Ministry of Justice. The Committee published its report on 28 April 2022. This is the government’s response to the Committee’s report.