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MoJ Probes TikTok Video of Prison Officer Gaming With Inmate

Officials are probing how illicit phone footage of the cell gaming session reached TikTok.

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.