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Tasers Trialled in Male Prisons Amid Rising Violence
Specially trained officers in male prisons in England and Wales are now being equipped with Tasers as part of a government trial to tackle record-high violence against prison staff. The pilot, involving specialist units from Oxfordshire and Doncaster, limits Taser deployment to high-risk situations such as riots, hostage incidents, and mass disorder. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood highlighted the urgency, citing a 15% rise in assaults on staff to over 10,600 last year. The scheme is part of a £40 million safety package that includes new body armour and increased lockdown searches. Prison officers' unions back the move but call for broader reforms to address root issues like overcrowding and under-resourcing. The government will review data from the trial before considering a wider rollout later this year.



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