Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 122803
Youth Custody Service: Safety
Tabled: 23 March 2026
Answered: 1 April 2026
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps is he taking to improve the safety of officers in the Youth Custody Service.
Answer
Jake RichardsUnacceptable levels of violence faced by Youth Justice Workers (i.e. officers) in young offender institutions were part of the wider difficulties across the criminal justice system that this Government has had to address. Making PAVA spray available in yo...
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