Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 47484
Reoffenders
Tabled: 23 April 2025
Answered: 1 May 2025
Question
Ben Goldsborough
Labour — South 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 DakinPhysical 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...
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