Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 63734

Prison Officers: Retirement

Tabled: 30 June 2025

Answered: 8 July 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of reducing the retirement age for prison officers in line with (a) police officers and (b) firefighters.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin

We recognise the unique and challenging role that prison officers play in protecting the public and reducing reoffending. The Lord Chancellor has requested advice from officials on the pension age of prison officers, and we will continue to engage with tr...

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