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UK expands prison officer protection with £15M for vests, Tasers after violent attacks.
UK Justice Secretary David Lammy announced a £15 million expansion of protective gear for prison officers, including 10,000 stab-proof vests—up from 750—and 500 Tasers for trained staff, following violent incidents including an attack at HMP Frankland that injured three officers.
The move, aimed at improving safety and supporting recruitment, includes 5,000 individually fitted vests for high-security prisons.
The announcement coincides with an independent review into the attacks and the introduction of the Sentencing Bill to address prison overcrowding.
As of September 2025, 87,578 people were in custody, slightly below last year’s record high.
Lammy emphasized the need for long-term stability, while opposition figures urged swift deployment of equipment to protect frontline staff.
Reino Unido amplía la protección de los oficiales de prisión con 15 millones de libras para chalecos, Tasers después de ataques violentos.