Petition · past parliament

Return the retirement age of Prison Officers to 60. 68 is too late.

Closed 7,121 signatures

What the petition asks

Our prisons are dangerous, high stress environments. Working in them is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding, often requiring physical interventions against some of societies most violent men and women. It is not feasible to continue working to 68. Return the retirement age to 60.

Timeline

13 May 2019 Petition opened for signatures
6 Nov 2019 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 7,121
Status Closed
Opened 13 May 2019
Closed 6 Nov 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.