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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what action he is taking to stop bullying and violence amongst inmates in young offender institutions; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

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Written questions

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Answered

Tabled on

14 October 2004

For answer on

15 November 2004

Answered on

15 November 2004

Tom Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for The Home Department what action he is taking to stop bullying and violence among inmates in young offender institutions; and if he will make a statement. [191957] Paul Goggins: Reducing violence, in all its forms, is fundamental to the objectives of the Prison Service. By constructively and consistently taking action to prevent violence and promote fairness and decency, prisons can offer a structured environment in which to influence future behaviour, encourage positive communication and develop social skills that assist offenders with rehabilitation. Further, maintaining a safe environment reduces stress and anxiety, and promotes individual, organisational and public confidence. All Prison Service establishments, including young offender institutions, are required by Prison Service Order 2,750 to have (by November 2004) a strategy to reduce violence. The Prison Service's definition of violence is `any incident in which a person is, abused, threatened, or assaulted. This includes an explicit or implicit challenge to their safety, well-being or health. The resulting harm may be physical, emotional or psychological.' Moreover all prison establishments are required to have an anti-bullying strategy in place, under the umbrella of violence reduction. The Prison Service's desired approach to perpetrators is one where: Personal responsibility for incidents is based on an understanding of the causes, rather than allocating blame; Wherever possible, a responsive rather than a reactive approach from the organisation is taken; and While an assailant is left in no doubt that the behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, sustained, reasoned change in behaviour rather than retribution is sought.

Date

15 November 2004

Reference

426 c1146-8W;426 c1150-2W; 191957

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what restraint procedures are allowed to be used within a psychiatric hospital when a patient becomes violent or aggressive to ensure that the patient or members of staff are not physically injured; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

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Answered

Tabled on

12 July 2004

For answer on

19 July 2004

Answered on

19 July 2004

Tom Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what restraint procedures are allowed to be used within a psychiatric hospital when a patient becomes violent or aggressive to ensure that the patient or members of staff are not physically injured; and if he will make a statement. [184133] Ms Rosie Winterton: Guidance on the use of restraint, for those detained under section of the Mental Health Act 1983, is laid out in the Mental Health Act Code of Practice. Section 19.12 of the Code of Practice states that: "Any restraint used should: be reasonable in the circumstance; apply the minimum force necessary to prevent harm to the patient or others; be used for only as long as is necessary; be sensitive to gender and race issues." Trusts should regularly audit their control and restraint procedures consistent with the framework of clinical governance. The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is currently carrying out its final consultation on its guidance, "Disturbed (violent) behaviour: the short- term management of disturbed (violent) behaviour in in- patient psychiatric settings", which is scheduled for publication later in the year. In February this year, "Developing Positive Practice to Support the Safe and Therapeutic Management of Aggression and Violence in Mental Health In-patient Settings" was issued to assist services by the National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE) programme on the management of violence. The NIMHE programme is also developing a scheme for regulation and accreditation for trainers and training in the prevention and management of aggression and violence in mental health services.

Date

19 July 2004

Reference

184133; 424 c120-1W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, How many assaults there have been on teachers employed by education authorities in the Greater London area in each of the last three years. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 October 2002

Reference

75297; 391 c462W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have been refused permission to leave the United Kingdom to attend the World Cup football matches in view of their possible involvement with violence. - 1,032 people have been prevented from travelling to the World cup in...

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 June 2002

Reference

387 c121W; 60705

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many reported cases involving violent acts by drivers there were in England and Wales in each of the last three years; how many of those convicted in the courts of such offences were (a) men and (b) women; how...

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

27 February 2002

Reference

36290; 380 c1382W;380 c1384W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many letters he has received from victims of crimes of violence in the last 12 months.

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 December 2001

Reference

376 c338-9W; 20428

House

House of Commons

Home Office;Prison Service

What was the number of prison sieges or hostage-takings which took place in each prison in England and Wales during 1996. - Text of letter from A J Pearson of the Prison Service. Inc table and figs.

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

29 January 1997

Answered on

29 January 1997

Mr. Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what was the number of prison sieges or hostage takings which took place in each prison in England and Wales during 1996. [12163] Miss Widdecombe: Responsibility for this matter has been delegated to the Director General of the Prison Service, who has been asked to arrange for a reply to be given. Letter from A. J. Pearson to Mr. Tom Cox, dated 29 January 1997: The Home Secretary has asked me, in the absence of the Director General from the office, to reply to your recent Question, about the number of prison sieges or hostage-takings which took place in each prison in England and Wales during 1996. There were nine hostage incidents during the year 1 January 1996-31 December 1996 as detailed in the attached table. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Date Prison 10 February 1996 HMP Frankland 11 February 1996 HMP Whitemoor 25 March 1996 HMP Wakefield 1 August 1996 HMP Whitemoor 7 September 1996 HMP Belmarsh 9 September 1996 HMP Liverpool 11 September 1996 HMP Leeds 2 October 1996 HMP Durham 27 December 1996 HMP Wakefield _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Date

29 January 1997

Reference

12163; 289 c215W

House

House of Commons

Untitled Written question

To list each of the reported serious incidents that have taken place in prisons in England & Wales between 1 January & 9 July. - Inc table.

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 July 1990

Reference

176 c670-1W

House

House of Commons

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