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The States of Jersey Prison Service Annual Report

Published on: 22 September 2025

Question type: Written

Asked by: Raluca Kovacs

Reference: WQ.332/2025

Answered by: Minister for Justice and Home Affairs

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WQ.332/2025

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR JUSTICE AND HOME AFFAIRS

BY DEPUTY R.S. KOVACS OF ST. SAVIOUR

QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 15th SEPTEMBER 2025 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 22nd SEPTEMBER 2025

Question

"Will the Minister advise how the following development phases included within Section 4.2 Development and redevelopment plan of the States of Jersey Prison Service Annual Report 2024 (R.123/2025) are intended to be funded and over what period works will be carried out –

  1. Phase 7 – Care and separation unit (£7.9m);
  2. Phase 8 – New Education and workshops (£18.4m);
  3. Phase 9 – New healthcare facility (£4.5m); and
  4. Phase 10 – Replacement security fencing (no estimate)?"

Answer

The development phases outlined in Section 4.2 of the States of Jersey Prison Service Annual Report 2024 (R.123/2025) are currently included within the long-term capital planning for the Prison Service. The intention is to apply for funding through the Government of Jersey Capital Programme, in line with the Investing in Jersey 2026–2050 strategy. No funding has been agreed to date, and all proposals remain subject to approval through the annual Budget (Government Plan) process.