Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 47484

Reoffenders

Tabled: 23 April 2025
Answered: 1 May 2025

Question

Ben Goldsborough

LabourSouth Norfolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if her Department will make an assessment of the potential impact of the use of force by staff on the secure estate on reoffending rates.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin
Physical intervention to resolve incidents is only ever to be used as a last resort. Staff receive extensive training in de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution to reduce the need for physical intervention, and regular reviews and analyses of use...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 47484) →