PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(28 August 2026)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, which prisons offer the provision of braille transcription services for individuals with visual impairments.

Asked by:
Luke Taylor (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

Braille translation services are available in publicly operated prisons through the national translation and transcription contract, which is currently held by thebigword Group Limited. Privately managed prisons must have arrangements in place using either this national contract or equivalent arrangements.


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