Prison Officers: Protective Clothing
Commons · Question 123532 · Tabled 24 Mar 2026 · Ministry of Justice · Official record
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many stab vests have been issued to prison officers since 5 July 2024, broken down by individual prison.
Answer
Answered by Jake Richards, 1 Apr 2026
Following a serious incident at HMP Frankland in April 2025, the Department acted quickly to review the use of protective body armour (PBA) across the estate. As a result, we have introduced a significant expansion in provision, with PBA now mandated for ...