Prison officers call for use of electric stun guns
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Prison officers demand use of stun guns after string of attacks
- prison officers are urging the UK Justice Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, to permit the use of electric stun guns in high-security prisons.
- The call follows an attack on guards at HMP Frankland by Hashem Abedi, the Manchester Arena bomb plotter, using hot oil and makeshift weapons.
- The prison officers' Association argues that Tasers are essential for protecting staff facing extreme violence, especially given the lack of protective gear like stab-proof vests.
- Concerns about Tasers hindering rehabilitation efforts are dismissed by the association, citing the need for practical solutions in dangerous situations.
- The Ministry of Justice has launched a review into the HMP Frankland attack and prison safety measures, including the potential for body armor for staff.