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Written question asked by Lord Maginnis of Drumglass (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Monday, 9 October 2006.


Prisons: Witchcraft

Question
Whether it is permitted practice to display symbols associated with witchcraft in United Kingdom prisons.
Answer

The prison services in England and Wales and Northern Ireland do not have a specific policy on the displaying of symbols associated with witchcraft and is at governors’ discretion. Scottish prisons are the responsibility of the Scottish Executive who should be approached separately.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7371; 685 c99-100WA
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Prisons Superstition
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk