Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 47974
Prisons: Dogs
Tabled: 24 April 2025
Answered: 2 May 2025
Question
Rupert Lowe
Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what exemptions exist in prisons for Muslims not to be searched by sniffer dogs on religious grounds.
Answer
Sir Nicholas DakinNo prisoners are exempt from searches by sniffer dogs.During a cell search, care must be taken when handling religious artefacts, and search dogs must not come into contact with religious artefacts or holy books. Prisoners must be asked to point these out...
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