PRISON OFFICERS

Early day motion 536, tabled 11 December 2007 by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour). Signed by 56 members.

That this House notes the important role played by prison officers across the UK; recognises that in addition to custodial duties prison officers perform a number of duties including providing appropriate care and support for prisoners at risk of self harm, promoting anti-bullying and suicide prevention policies, taking an active part in rehabilitation programmes for prisoners, and assessing and advising prisoners, using their own experiences and integrity; believes that prison officers are sometimes under-valued and not given the credit they deserve for performing essential duties; and calls on the Government to ensure that more support is given to prison officers who face difficult and challenging circumstances and often face assaults and threats of physical violence.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 14, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Independent 1.