PRISON OFFICERS IN JUVENILE ESTABLISHMENTS

Early day motion 2177, tabled 23 October 2007 by David Davies (Conservative). Signed by 16 members.

That this House recognises the courage of prison officers in juvenile establishments who face the risk of violent attack on a daily basis; and calls on the Government to heed the call of the Prison Officers Association to allow officers in juvenile establishments to have access to appropriate tools to defend other inmates and themselves from violent attack, including the use of a baton.

Signatures by party: Conservative 10, Liberal Democrat 3, Labour 2, DUP 1.