Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Sarah Jones (Labour). It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 October 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Topical Questions
- Question
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If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
- Answer
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Following a successful pilot, we have made the decision to equip every prison officer in the public sector adult male estate with PAVA spray. PAVA can help to prevent serious harm to staff and prisoners alike, as well as being a tool to persuade prisoners in the act of violence to stop. All officers will receive specialist training before being allowed to carry the spray, and it will be delivered only where key worker training has already been rolled out. Key working will allow officers to build more positive relationships with prisoners, support their rehabilitation and manage difficult behaviour.
Secondary information
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- Oral question
- Reference
- 907010
- 647 c19
- Session
- 2017-19
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- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Departmental responsibilities Ministry of Justice
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