Overview
- The Ministry of Justice said it removed the posts and launched an investigation to identify the prisoner who filmed and uploaded the video.
- Government sources said the officer is not accused of wrongdoing, arguing supervised gaming can build relationships and reduce violence.
- Authorities have not identified the prison or the date of the footage, and mobile phones remain banned for inmates.
- Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick criticised the episode, stating prison should focus on punishment rather than leisure.
- One outlet reported TikTok acted after a tip-off from The Sun, a claim not confirmed by officials.