Suggested measures put forward in the proposals are airport style security and bespoke training to teach staff what to do in the event of a terrorist attack.
A new bill subjecting every vehicle and cargo container passing through a legal border crossing into the United States to a scan search is closer to becoming law.
After installation at 10 other prisons in 2018, a further 16 prisons will have the technology installed.
Due to a £100 million government prison security initiative seven UK prisons are to receive advance new equipment to tackle contraband smuggling.
