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Prisons: Unmanned Air Systems

Commons · Question 113397 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 23 Feb 2026

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Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones, published on 16 January 2026, how many prisons across the prison estate currently have access to active counter-U

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,...