PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Reduce the retirement age for Prison Officers from 68 to 60 in line with Police.
Reduce the retirement age of Prison Officers from 68 to 60, in line with Police & Fire Officers. Reasons: Mental & Physical Demands Health Impacts Disparity with Police & Firefighters Safety Concerns Retention & Recruitment
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
Mental & Physical Demands: Daily violence, stress & physical interventions, making working until 68 unrealistic.
Health Impacts: One of the most stressful jobs with most not reaching retirement age, or going off unwell.
Disparity with Police, Army & Firefighters: Other services retire at 60.
Safety Concerns: Older officers may struggle to restrain younger fit prisoners, causing safety issues.
Retention & Recruitment: This retirement age deters recruits & increases attrition.