Potential merits of mandatory body armour for prison officers
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This Westminster Hall debate will examine whether prison officers should be required to wear body armour while on duty. The discussion will consider the safety benefits, practical implications, and potential costs of making protective equipment mandatory across the prison service.
Prison officer safety is a significant workplace protection issue affecting thousands of frontline public sector workers. The outcome could influence safety standards and working conditions across the entire prison estate, and may have budgetary implications for the Ministry of Justice.
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