Speech and language therapists could be attached to all young offender institutions if amendments to the offender management bill are successful. During a debate on the second reading of the bill last week John Bercow, the Conservative MP for Buckingham, suggested bringing forward the amendment. The Home Secretary, John Reid, said he was “open to that suggestion”. Bercow cited evidence from Polmont Young Offender Institution to back the idea, which he said helped young offenders access education and avoid reoffending on release. The main purpose of the bill is to bring in legislation to support the development of the National...