§ Mr. McDonnellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what anti-racist training has been provided to the dedicated search team at HMP Full Sutton. [113009]
§ Mr. BoatengAll dedicated search team staff at Full Sutton receive training on race relations. In addition, the dedicated search team also receives training on equal opportunities and anti-bullying, both of which incorporate an element of race relations.
§ Mr. McDonnellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what anti-racist training is provided to Prison Service staff. [113013]
§ Mr. BoatengAll Prison Service staff are trained nationally, by the Prison Service's training services, and locally by each race relations trainer who must have attended the national race relations training for trainers course. All race relations training, and associated procedures, are auditable by the national standards unit and are underpinned by the Prison Service Order on Race Relations (PSO 2800), issued in May 1997, a copy of which is available in the Library. Topics covered in the training include:
- Acceptable/unacceptable terminology; prejudice, discrimination and related processes;
- the definition and investigation of complaints and racist incidents;
- the significance of religious artefacts/objects; and
- the importance of the individual in the elimination of discrimination and the promotion of equality.