Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Councillor George Perfect, said:
“The decision taken today by the Secretary of State in relation to HMYOI Cookham Wood is the right one.
“As outlined at January’s Overview and Scrutiny meeting, we have had concerns for some time about the pace of change at Cookham Wood.
“Today’s decision will ensure that the children and young people involved are moved to safer environments whilst also assisting the pressure currently facing capacity within the adult prison estate.”
