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Exclusive: A woman who faced unwanted advances from a male prison officer has called for tougher investigations as figures reveal a surge in allegations of sexual harassment and assault
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The number of prison staff being investigated for sexual assault or harassment has surged almost 400 per cent, as a former female inmate reveals she was forced to complain about a “creepy” male officer.
A total of 237 prison staff in England and Wales faced allegations of sexual harassment or assault between January 2022 and March 2024, according to Ministry of Justice figures obtained by Channel 4. Only 63 of these were recommended for dismissal.
