Covid-19 Protection of Prison Staff 2020-07-14
2020-07-14
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Q1
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Discussion on the steps taken by the Department of Justice to protect prison staff during the pandemic.
What steps has the Department taken to protect prison staff from the covid-19 virus, and what is the plan to continue protecting them as restrictions lift?
We have reduced transmission risks in prisons, provided PPE and testing. As community restrictions ease, we need to cautiously lift prison measures too but minimize staff and prisoner risk by introducing adaptations such as visit modifications.
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Q2
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Discussion on the treatment of outsourced cleaning staff in the Ministry of Justice offices, who were allegedly denied PPE and sick pay despite health issues.
Will the Minister commit to a full independent review into what happened to the outsourced cleaners working at Petty France during the pandemic?
These matters have been looked into. Happy to take on board any further points that he would like to make.
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Did not commit to a full independent review
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