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Written question asked by Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 November 2006. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Thursday, 23 November 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.


Prison

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether HM Inspectorate of Prisons inspections are accompanied by human rights organisations observers.
Answer

At the discretion of the Chief Inspector, and with the permission of the institution to be inspected, observers are occasionally allowed to attend inspections. These observers have included people from a wide range of domestic and international bodies with an interest in the treatment and conditions of prisoners.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
101458; 453 c233-4W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Inspections Prisons