“Liverpool Prison workers who raised safety concerns were unfairly dismissed after 20 years, rules tribunal”, 12 March 2018

Two prison maintenance workers were unfairly dismissed after they raised concerns about health and safety at HMP Liverpool, an employment tribunal has ruled.

They were concerned the new practices, which meant they would carry out repair, painting and maintenance work alone rather than in pairs, were a safety risk as tools and equipment could be stolen by prisoners.

… [A]n employment tribunal in Liverpool ruled they were unfairly dismissed…

Despite inspectors warning the prison was "not safe enough" in 2015, the inspectors found conditions had not improved.

The Inspectorate said many cells were not fit to be used and should have been decommissioned.

[Amey said] "nothing is more important than the safety of our employees" and it had a "robust whistleblowing policy."

"We encourage all employees to follow these protocols so we can address their concerns in the most thorough and efficient way possible."