Written questions

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...