Prisons: Unmanned Air Systems
Commons · Question 113396 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Question
Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what counter-Unmanned Aircraft System capabilities are available to HM Prison and Probation Service staff.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 23 Feb 2026
We are working hard to deter, detect and disrupt the illegal use of drones that deliver contraband so that prisoners have access to a safe and stable rehabilitative environment. Our approach is multi-faceted and includes physical security countermeasures,...