Prisons: Crimes of Violence
Commons · Question 51846 · Tabled 13 May 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 21 May 2025
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she plans to take to tackle violence against prison staff.
Answer
Answered by Sir Nicholas Dakin, 21 May 2025
We will not tolerate violence against our hardworking prison staff and will do whatever it takes to keep them safe. Prisoners who are violent towards staff will face the full consequences of their actions.To protect staff from serious assaults, Body Worn ...