{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/779381.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":779381,"attributes":{"action":"Protect the Public: Reform the Prison System to Reduce Reoffending","background":"We want the Government to reform prisons and probation to prioritise public safety and reduce reoffending, including secure facilities for high-risk offenders, rehabilitation and employment programmes for lower-risk offenders, and stronger consequences for persistent reoffending.","additional_details":"Prisons are overcrowded and reoffending remains high. We want Government to prioritise public safety by managing offenders according to risk. High-risk offenders should have secure specialist management, while suitable lower-risk offenders should receive rehabilitation, education, treatment and employment support. Persistent reoffenders should face stronger consequences. We want evidence-based reform that reduces reoffending, protects the public and saves taxpayers’ money.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":7,"created_at":"2026-08-11T12:47:35.592Z","updated_at":"2026-09-09T11:15:24.158Z","rejected_at":"2026-09-09T11:15:22.444Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-08-11T13:25:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Some of what you are referring to already happens in prisons, in terms of risk ratings and related activities/support.  We are not clear exactly what you are calling for which is new and not already policy or practice."},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}