Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 103124
Prisoners: Hunger Strikes
Tabled: 5 January 2026
Answered: 12 January 2026
Question
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat — Epsom and Ewell
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure the well-being of prison guards witnessing hunger strikes.
Answer
Jake RichardsBy the nature of their roles, staff working in the prison system can experience challenging situations and it is essential that they are supported to carry out their important roles to support prisoners, including those who refuse food. Given these challe...
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