In UK prisons, a trial of Taser use has begun to protect staff amid rising violence, with a record of 10,496 assaults last year. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood highlighted the urgent need for safety measures following brutal incidents, including attacks with boiling oil.

This Taser initiative is part of a £40 million security enhancement package. However, union leaders stress the importance of addressing deeper issues such as overcrowding and understaffing, which contribute to the violence.

The Digest, 7/28/2025 @130AM, CDT

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