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Empower prison governors with authority for rapid procurement and repair of security infrastructure
Conclusion
Governors must be empowered with delegated authority and a streamlined process to rapidly procure and repair essential security infrastructure, particularly perimeter netting and functional CCTV systems, within a mandatory timeframe; for example, 72 hours for critical repairs. (Recommendation, Paragraph 85)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 9 January 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Inquiry
Tackling drugs in prisons
Report
6th Report - Tackling the drugs crisis in our prisons
31 Oct 2025
HC 557
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.9 yr
Report published
31 Oct 2025