Petition · Ministry of Justice

Increase funding for better security in the Prison Service

Open for signatures 40 signatures

What the petition asks

Target increased funding at the Prison Service in order to improve security in and around prisons as well as avoid administrative errors including, but not limited to, accidental prisoner releases which have increased by around 120% in the past few years, as well as relieve overcrowded prisons.

Timeline

13 Mar 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 40
Status Open for signatures
Department Ministry of Justice
Opened 13 Mar 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.