Prisons: Drugs and Mobile Phones

Summary

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle the illegal entry of (a) drugs and (b) communication devices into prisons by prison staff.

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1. 1 May 2024

   Written question

   To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle the illegal entry of (a) drugs and (b) communication devices into prisons by prison staff.

   Source: Commons

2. 10 May 2024

   Answer

   HM Prison & Probation Service has a zero-tolerance policy of smuggling of contraband into prisons, such as drugs and mobile phones, including by staff. The vast majority of prison staff are hardworking and dedicated.We are determined to recruit the right ...

   Source: Written answer

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