Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 123532

Prison Officers: Protective Clothing

Tabled: 24 March 2026

Answered: 1 April 2026

Question

Nick Timothy

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many stab vests have been issued to prison officers since 5 July 2024, broken down by individual prison.

Answer

Jake Richards

Following a serious incident at HMP Frankland in April 2025, the Department acted quickly to review the use of protective body armour (PBA) across the estate. As a result, we have introduced a significant expansion in provision, with PBA now mandated for ...

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