Written question asked by Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party) on Friday, 10 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2025 (named day). It was answered by Jake Richards (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
Prisons: Assistance Animals
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what his policy is on the use of companion dogs in prisons.
- Answer
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We understand this Question to refer to “pets as therapy” (PAT) dogs.
Prisoners are not permitted to have dogs in possession, but admittance of PAT dogs into prisons is covered in paragraphs 7.32 – 7.37 of HM Prison & Probation Service’s Prison Dogs Policy Framework: prison-dogs-pf.pdf; and section 13 of the Supplementary Guidance: prison-dogs-supplementary-guidance.pdf.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 80770
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Prisons Assistance animals
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- 2025-10-20 14:55:39 +0100
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