Early Day Motion·EDM 2177

PRISON OFFICERS IN JUVENILE ESTABLISHMENTS

23 October 200716 Signatures

Motion Text

That this House recognises the courage of prison officers in juvenile establishments who face the risk of violent attack on a daily basis; and calls on the Government to heed the call of the Prison Officers Association to allow officers in juvenile establishments to have access to appropriate tools to defend other inmates and themselves from violent attack, including the use of a baton.