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Lord Timpson Resigns as Prisons Minister, Cites Improvements.

7/20/2026

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Lord James Timpson resigned as prisons minister, ending longest tenure that began in July 2024.
He said 75 % of prisons and 90 % of probation teams perform better than when his tenure began.
He noted Women’s Justice Board he created aims to divert women from prison and meet their complex needs.
A Ministry of Justice source said officials are disappointed and warned the incoming minister will face challenges before Sentencing Act 2026.

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Lord James Timpson resigned as prisons minister, ending longest tenure that began in July 2024.
He said 75 % of prisons and 90 % of probation teams perform better than when his tenure began.
He noted Women’s Justice Board he created aims to divert women from prison and meet their complex needs.
A Ministry of Justice source said officials are disappointed and warned the incoming minister will face challenges before Sentencing Act 2026.