AQW 46437/22-27

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 18/05/2026
Answered On Date: 27/05/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Justice to detail (i) the current population in each prison; and (ii) how these figures compare to the population levels in each prison five years ago.

Answer:

The population in each prison establishment for 1 May 2021 and 1 May 2026 is shown in the table below:

	2021	2026
Maghaberry	881	1,396
Magilligan	413	503
Hydebank	105	163
Total	1,399	2,062