Motion text
That this House congratulates the creators, cast and crew of the BBC One drama Time for shining a much-needed spotlight on the poor conditions endured by prisoners and prison staff; praises the authenticity and originality of this mini-series and the mesmerising but distressing way it highlights the extreme challenges facing anyone living or working in a prison; welcomes the resulting increased public interest in this critical component of our criminal justice system and the growing understanding that, unlike redemption, rehabilitation is impossible within violent and squalid prisons; and urges Ministers to watch Time, available on iPlayer, and to use shifting public opinion as an opportunity to take all necessary steps to minimise violence and other harm against prisoners and prison staff, starting with urgent investment to raise the level of prison officer experience, which has fallen every year since 2012.
Signatures (27)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Saville Roberts, Liz
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
21 June 2021
Carden, Dan
Labour
Signed on
21 June 2021
Barker, Paula
Labour
Signed on
21 June 2021
Byrne, Ian
Labour
Signed on
21 June 2021
Johnson, Kim
Labour
Signed on
21 June 2021
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 June 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Corbyn, Jeremy
Independent
Signed on
22 June 2021
McDonnell, John
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Burgon, Richard
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Foy, Mary Kelly
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Long Bailey, Rebecca
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Osborne, Kate
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Mishra, Navendu
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Lake, Ben
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 June 2021
Williams, Hywel
Plaid Cymru
Signed on
22 June 2021
Yasin, Mohammad
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Lavery, Ian
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
22 June 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
22 June 2021
Whitley, Mick
Labour
Signed on
22 June 2021
Edwards, Jonathan
Independent
Signed on
22 June 2021
Chamberlain, Wendy
Liberal Democrat
Signed on
22 June 2021
Lucas, Caroline
Green Party
Signed on
28 June 2021
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
28 June 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
29 June 2021
Hanvey, Neale
Alba Party
Signed on
29 June 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.