Insiders who’ve spoken to ITV News have raised questions about the vetting process, training and support for prison staff in the UK. 

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'The vast majority of our staff are honest and hard working' according to an HMP Parc spokesperson. 

Prison described as 'war zone' as inmate claims 'staff paid' to bring in drugs

Christopher Harman conspired with a serving prisoner and their partner to smuggle prohibited goods into HMP Winchester.

Prison officer smuggled phones and steroids into jail to give to inmate

There are stark warnings that we face a looming crisis in our prisons, as figures show that one in seven prison officers left their roles over the last year. 

Prison guards 'leaving profession in droves' fuelled by inmate overcrowding

HMP Norwich also has issues with contraband, violence and self harm, according to a report from its Independent Monitoring Board.

Prisoners 'brewing booze in cells' fuelling violence, report warns

The man, who has not been named, is the first prison officer in Northern Ireland to have died after contracting the virus.

Prison officer in Northern Ireland dies after contracting Covid-19

University College Union members at HMP Durham, Northumberland and Holme House in Stockton will walk out for the fourth time in two months.

Prison teachers take strike action over health and safety concerns 

An inmate weighing nearly 20st attacked prisoner officers as part of a "rampage" that took 100 prison officers in riot gear to stop.

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