§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what information he has about bullying in young offender establishments, and its effects on the bullies and their victims; whether any research or other investigation is in progress; and whether inmates are given any information as to action they can take if they become the victims of bullying.
§ Mr. MayhewThe staff of young offenders' establishments is alert to the problem of bullying and continous efforts are made to prevent and control it. Reports of bullying have been made from time to time, and problems at particular establishments have been investigated. An assessment is being prepared of the nature and extent of bullying in young offenders' establishments, in the light of which the need for further preventive action or further investigation or research will be considered. Young offenders received into custody are advised during their induction period of the risk of bullying amongst young people in institutions, and they are encouraged to report any bullying so that staff can investigate the matter and take appropriate action.