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Increase funding for better security in the Prison Service

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closedMinistry of JusticeOpened 13 March 2026Closed 13 September 2026

Background

Target increased funding at the Prison Service in order to improve security in and around prisons as well as avoid administrative errors including, but not limited to, accidental prisoner releases which have increased by around 120% in the past few years, as well as relieve overcrowded prisons.

Where it’s popular

Constituencies with the most signatures on this petition.

Ealing NorthJames Murray
6
Ealing Central and ActonDr Rupa Huq
3
Newton AbbotMartin Wrigley
2
HyndburnSarah Smith
2
TorbaySteve Darling
2
Hazel GroveLisa Smart
1
Kingswinford and South StaffordshireMike Wood
1
Mid BuckinghamshireGreg Smith
1
North Warwickshire and BedworthRachel Taylor
1
SalisburyJohn Glen
1
ScunthorpeSir Nicholas Dakin
1
South NorthamptonshireSarah Bool
1
Stretford and UrmstonAndrew Western
1
Taunton and WellingtonGideon Amos
1
Warrington NorthCharlotte Nichols
1
Widnes and HalewoodDerek Twigg
1
YeovilAdam Dance
1
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter RossJamie Stone
1
Dumfries and GallowayJohn Cooper
1
Brent WestBarry Gardiner
1

Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 759675.