Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 97016
Probation Service: Security
Tabled: 3 December 2025
Answered: 10 December 2025
Question
Zöe Franklin
Liberal Democrat — Guildford
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using scanning machines in probation offices to detect weapons; and what steps he is taking to ensure the safety of probation officers in the workplace.
Answer
Jake RichardsThe safety of probation staff is our priority, and we are committed to taking action to protect them. Following a comprehensive review of health, safety, and security across all probation premises, we are urgently implementing measures to strengthen prote...
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