Probation Service: Security
Commons · Question 97016 · Tabled 3 Dec 2025 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Zöe Franklin
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
Answered by Jake Richards, 10 Dec 2025
The 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...