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Anti-stab and anti-slash protective gear in prisons

P003083 - 18 June 2025 to 01 September 2025

Presentations: 2
Presenters: 1
Employment

At a Glance

This petition concerning anti-stab and anti-slash protective gear in prisons was presented to Parliament 2 times by 1 MP.

Issue Summary

The petitioners are concerned about the lack of mandatory anti-stab and anti-slash protective gear for prison officers, which they believe is necessary to ensure the safety of these staff members from violent prisoners.

Action Requested

The House of Commons should urge the Government to take immediate action to mandate the provision of anti-stab and anti-slash protective gear for all prison officers.

Key Facts

  • A separate online petition on this issue has gathered over 32,000 signatures.
  • On 3 June, the Lord Chancellor announced that PBA will be mandated in separation centres, close supervision centres, and segregation units by autumn 2025.

Presentation Timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

Presented
01 September 2025
Washington and Gateshead South
Presented
18 June 2025
Washington and Gateshead South
I rise to present this petition in the light of recent horrific attacks on prison officers by inmates. Debate about whether prison officers should all be provided with anti-stab and anti-slash gear has been brought to the forefront of political discussion recently. We know that attacks can happen in any prison, as it did to my very brave constituent Claire Lewis, who as a result set up a Change.org petition calling for mandatory protective gear—it currently has 32,000 signatures. We must ensure that this is available to all officers, not just those working in high-security prisons. The petition states: “The petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urge the Government to take into account the concerns of the petitioners and take immediate action to ensure that all prison officers are equipped with mandatory anti-stab and anti-slash protective gear to keep them safe from violent prisoners.
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