Gofynnodd y Gweinidog blaenorol dros y Gymraeg a Dysgu Gydol Oes am yr adolygiad er mwyn cael cipolwg annibynnol o'r sefyllfa o ran addysg mewn carchardai, a’r camau sy’n cael eu cymryd i baratoi carcharorion, a’r rheini sydd wedi'u rhyddhau i gymunedau ledled Cymru, ar gyfer byd gwaith. Roedd yr adolygiad yn edrych ar yr hyn sy'n gweithio'n dda ac yn tynnu sylw at feysydd sydd â lle i wella.
The former Minister for Welsh Language and Lifelong Learning asked for the review to take place in order to gain an independent insight into the delivery of education and employability support in prisons and for prisoners on release in the community across Wales, exploring what works well and highlighting areas for improvement.