questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many people who are currently in prison for drug offences are under 21 years of age.
answerText: As of 31 December 2024 (latest available published data snapshot), there were 463 people in prison in England and Wales under 21 years of age with an associated (alleged or proven) drug offence. This is based on the total prison population, and includes t...
heading: Prisoners: Young Offenders