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All-Party Parliamentary Group on Penal Affairs

Originally formed in 1980, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Penal Affairs aims to increase its members’ knowledge of penal affairs and to work through parliamentary channels for reform of the penal system.

The group meets regularly and hears presentations from a wide range of people and organisations. Full minutes of meetings are available in this section.

Governance of the APPGPA

At the inaugural meeting held on 17 June 2025, Pam Cox MP was elected chair of the group. She replaced Andrew Selous MP who was the previous chair before the dissolution of parliament for the 2024 general election.

The other elected officers of the group are Tessa Munt MP, Baroness Prashar CBE and Lord Garnier KC. The group is listed in the Register of All-Party Groups.

The Prison Reform Trust’s deputy director, Mark Day, is clerk to the group. Emily Evison provides administrative assistance.

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