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House of Commons · General Debate

Prisons (Violence)

19 January 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Grahame Morris Lab Easington

Justice & Courts

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Grahame Morris raised concerns about prisons (violence) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Prison staff were thanked for their work during the pandemic.
  • High levels of violence in UK prisons were highlighted as a concern.
  • A Bill seeks to mandate prison management to minimize violence.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Grahame Morris Lab Easington

Expressed gratitude towards prison staff for their work amidst the challenges of the pandemic, highlighted the sky-high level of violence plaguing UK prisons and its impact on rehabilitation and reoffending rates. He argued that the government's new 'Prisons Strategy' White Paper provides an opportunity for urgently needed change but is missing a commitment to safety targets for both prisoners and staff. His Bill aims to enshrine a statutory duty on prison management, whether public or private, to minimise violence and encourages the adoption of the 'Safe inside prisons' charter by all recognised unions.

Other contributors (1)
  • Grahame Morris Lab Easington

    Expressed gratitude towards prison staff for their work amidst the challenges of the pandemic, highlighted the sky-high level of violence plaguing UK prisons and its impact on rehabilitation and reoffending rates. He argued that the government's new 'Prisons Strategy' White Paper provides an opportunity for urgently needed change but is missing a commitment to safety targets for both prisoners and staff. His Bill aims to enshrine a statutory duty on prison management, whether public or private, to minimise violence and encourages the adoption of the 'Safe inside prisons' charter by all recognised unions.

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