Question follow-through · 5038
Prison Officers: Industrial Disputes
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the ruling by the European Committee of Social Rights entitled ECSR Conclusions XXIII-1, published on 23 January 2026; and if he will
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- Answering body
- Ministry of Justice
- Tabled
- 29 May 2026
- Target answer date
- 2 Jun 2026
- Answer
- 8 Jun 2026 · 10 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
29 May 2026
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the ruling by the European Committee of Social Rights entitled ECSR Conclusions XXIII-1, published on 23 January 2026; and if he will
2 Jun 2026
Target answer date
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8 Jun 2026
Answer published
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 keeping the public safe.Section 127 of the Criminal Just...
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Later records
Possible follow-up questions
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Children: Maintenance
9 Jul 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps he is taking to ensure that Reciprocal Enforcement of Maintenance Orders are being enforced overseas.
Prisoners: Men
9 Jul 2026 · To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential mental health benefits of increasing men’s talking groups within prisons.