Sarah Pochin MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Prison Officers: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of assaults on prison officers on sickness absence and staff retention.
Answer: HMPPS regularly reviews sickness absence, assaults and workforce data to understand the impact on prison officers and other frontline staff. Assaults can have a serious effect on individuals, including physical injury, psychological harm and time away fro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether the Department plans to introduce standardised recording of the circumstances in which prison officers are assaulted.
Answer: We currently standardise recording of critical elements of assaults which can be readily categorised and support this with a free text field to present a fuller picture of the incident that can inform operational action. This information can be used to en...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps HM Prison and Probation Service is taking to trial new technologies intended to help prevent assaults on prison officers.
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is satisfied that the protective body armour issued to specialist staff is appropriate for its intended operational purpose. The equipment was selected to provide protection against identified risks while...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the level of risk of assaults on prison officers during duties requiring close contact with prisoners.
Answer: Prison officers receive training to manage and de-escalate potentially violent situations, including those involving close contact with prisoners. Risk assessments are conducted and kept under review, with prisons implementing appropriate controls to prot...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Protective ClothingMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what process is available to developers seeking an independent operational evaluation of new prison officer safety equipment.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes details of future procurement opportunities through the UK Government's Find a Tender Service (FTS). Information on upcoming tenders can be accessed via the Find a Tender portal at: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of protective equipment issued to prison officers at reducing injuries from assaults.
Answer: His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) is satisfied that the protective body armour issued to specialist staff is appropriate for its intended operational purpose. The equipment was selected to provide protection against identified risks while...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Crimes of ViolenceMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25937More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if his Department will develop a national strategy to help reduce assaults on prison officers.
Answer: The Prison Service has a National Safety Strategy Framework in place which sets out the approach to reducing violence by identifying and addressing the drivers of harm and preventing harm to others.Governors are required to have prison-level safety strate...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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