PCS UNION REPORT - AN ALTERNATIVE VISION FOR PRISONS

Early day motion 1278, tabled 16 May 2018 by Liz Saville-Roberts (Plaid Cymru). Signed by 20 members.

That this House notes the new report, An Alternative Vision for Prisons, from the Public and Commercial Services union which draws on its members' experience of working in prisons; further notes the report's recommendations for strengthening the purpose of prisons as places of reform and rehabilitation to help offenders turn their lives around; believes that giving prisoners meaningful work and training plays an essential part in rehabilitation and reducing reoffending; further believes that HM Prison and Probation Service instructional officers are best placed to deliver training workshops that are tailored towards prisoners' individual needs; considers that, as part of a broader plan that addresses prison staff shortages and overcrowding, the report's recommendations will benefit both the prison system and society as a whole; and calls on the Government to adopt the proposals put forward in that report.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Independent 1, Scottish National Party 1.