§ Lady HermonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many young people are being held at young offender institutions in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the provision for young offenders in Northern Ireland. [151341]
§ Jane KennedyThere are currently 191 male and two female inmates being held at young offender institutions in Northern Ireland.
Hydebank Wood Young Offenders Centre accommodates all young male offenders aged between 17–21 years and has a dedicated juvenile landing for those under 18. Female young offenders are detained in Mourne House at Maghaberry Prison.
467WAll young offenders have access to a comprehensive regime, which provides for education, recreation and offending behaviour programmes.