US EditionPrison officers should be armed with lethal weapons to crack down on Islamist terrorists, Tories say
- The Conservative Party called for arming prison officers with lethal weapons to tackle Islamist terrorists in UK prisons as of May 2025.
- This demand follows rising violence in prisons, including attacks by Islamist offenders and concerns over insufficient security measures.
- The proposal is based on a review by counter-extremism expert Ian Acheson, recommending specialist teams with tasers, stun grenades, and stricter controls on radical influences.
- Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick labeled the prison threat a "national security emergency" and warned of serious risks if action is delayed.
- The calls highlight an urgent need for greater officer protection and operational powers as government debates appropriate responses to prison security.
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Tories demand prison officers be armed with 'lethal weapons' to crack down on Islamist terrorists
Prison officers should armed with tasers, stun grenades and baton rounds in order to tackle dangerous criminals in high-security jails, the shadow justice secretary has said.
·London, United Kingdom
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