Foreign prison officers get visa rule exemption to prevent staffing crisis

bbc.co.uk

Foreign prison officers in the UK are temporarily exempt from stricter visa salary rules, averting a potential staffing crisis in jails. The exemption follows warnings that increased visa salary thresholds would lead to thousands of overseas recruits leaving, impacting prison stability. The Ministry of Justice stated this ensures safe operation with experienced staff. This exemption applies to existing staff until the end of 2026, with a lower salary threshold until December 2027, providing breathing room for UK recruitment.


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