Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 39289

Prisons: Crimes of Violence

Tabled: 18 March 2025
Answered: 25 March 2025

Question

Alison Bennett

Liberal DemocratMid Sussex

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what plans she has to reduce the number of attacks on prison staff.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin
Staff must be able to expect a safe and decent work environment. We will not tolerate any violence against prison officers and prisoners who are violent towards staff will face the full consequences of their actions.The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Court...

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