Petition · Ministry of Justice
Require all Prison Officers to undergo professional training and registration
Closed
65 signatures
What the petition asks
Require all prison officers in public and private sector prisons to undergo mandatory training resulting in a profession specific qualification. Once qualified prison officers should be registered with a national body and provided with an individual prison officer number.
Prison officers work daily with some of the most vulnerable individuals in society, often facing complex mental health, safeguarding, and rehabilitation needs. As such, it is essential that their role is supported by a recognised framework of professional accountability.
Timeline
| 4 Dec 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
65
Status
Closed
Department
Ministry of Justice
Opened
4 Dec 2025
Closed
4 Jun 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 17 Aug 2026.