Safety in prisons
Backbench debate (separate chamber, no votes)
Michelle Welsh is sponsoring a Westminster Hall debate on safety in prisons. This will air concerns about prison security, inmate welfare, and the conditions that affect both prisoners and staff. Westminster Hall debates allow backbench MPs to raise issues with government departments outside the main chamber.
Prison safety directly affects thousands of inmates, prison staff, and public safety. Rising violence and self-harm in prisons are persistent concerns; this debate will likely press the government on staffing levels, overcrowding, and security measures that have strained the justice system.
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