Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 113396
Prisons: Unmanned Air Systems
Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what counter-Unmanned Aircraft System capabilities are available to HM Prison and Probation Service staff.
Answer
Jake RichardsWe are working hard to deter, detect and disrupt the illegal use of drones that deliver contraband so that prisoners have access to a safe and stable rehabilitative environment. Our approach is multi-faceted and includes physical security countermeasures,...
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