Prison Officers: Industrial Disputes
2026-05-17 · Ministry of Justice · 2493 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the case for restoring the right to strike for prison officers in England and Wales.
Answer
Prison officers work in difficult environments every day, with some of the most challenging people in society. The Government recognises that the work of prison officers is of critical importance in protecting the public and ensuring the safety and securi...