Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lucy Frazer and Lloyd Russell-Moyle

Tuesday 2nd February 2021 Commons Chamber

[Lucy Frazer]

I would like to address the point that the hon. Lady raised about violence in our prisons. I am pleased that violence in the adult male estate has gone down over recent months. Of course we accept that it is too high, and we must continue to do more to protect our prison officers. That is why we are rolling out body-worn cameras, and why we have 24/7 counselling and trauma support, as well as other things to support prison officers. Of course pay is a critical factor in the way that people value their job, and we are introducing a package of measures to ensure that prison officers continue well in their roles.

[Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Brighton, Kemptown) (Lab/Co-op)]

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the steps taken by HM Courts and Tribunals Service to mitigate the risks of covid-19 infection on the court estate.