Prison guards walk out at HMP Liverpool over health and safety fears

Nov 18 2009 by Gary Stewart, Liverpool Daily Post

Police were called to HMP Liverpool following the en masse walkout of prison officers _300

A Prison Service spokesman said: "The actions taken by staff in walking out at HMP Liverpool are wrong and unsafe.

“This action relates to an ongoing investigation into an allegation within the Prison.

“This is being investigated under National Offender Management Service’s Code of Conduct.

“It is our belief that the actions taken so far by the prison management are appropriate within the circumstances.

"The Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 makes it unlawful to induce prison officers to go on strike or to take other industrial action which could put the safety of the public, prisoners or staff at risk.

"The prison is safe and secure."