Question to the Home Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the current specifications for police body armour, with regard to (1) protection against ballistics, and (2) long term stress injuries arising from design and weight.

Home Office body armour standards, including for ballistic protection, are developed using expert scientific advice and in line with police operational requirements to ensure that body armour does not place an unnecessary burden on officers while protecting them.

Body armour certified to Home Office standards is rigorously and independently tested to ensure it meets the highest safety standards, based on operational requirements.