Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 25772

HM Prison Service: Recruitment

Tabled: 22 January 2025

Answered: 30 January 2025

Question

Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what (a) interviews and (b) security checks there are for foreign nationals applying for positions in the prison service; and whether their country of origin is a factor.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin

HM Prison & Probation Service welcomes applications from people wishing to work in prisons in England and Wales. The interview process is the same for both UK and non-UK nationals. Selection is on the basis of fair and open competition, in accordance ...

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