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Ensure all prison staff receive proper training upon recruitment, promotion, and annually.

Conclusion
Staff should never be promoted, even temporarily, without the proper training required to fulfil the duties of the role. As part of the Government’s work through ‘the Enable Programme’ it must ensure that, from prison officer to Governor, every member of prison staff receives training on recruitment, on promotion, and at a minimum on an annual basis, and more regularly as staff are promoted throughout their careers. This should be rolled out within 12 months. (Recommendation, Paragraph 34)
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 30 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.8 yr
Report published 14 Nov 2025