Written questions

HM Prison and Probation Service: Complaints

Commons · Question 118238 · Tabled 5 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Liz Saville Roberts

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the (a) reasons for and (b) outcomes of complaints made through the new independent reporting channel in HMPPS were since its establishment.

Answer

Answered by Jake Richards, 10 Mar 2026

The new independent reporting channel may consider allegations of bullying, harassment, discrimination, sexual harassment or assault, or cases where serious safeguarding concerns are raised. Complaints may be upheld, partially upheld or not upheld, or med...