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Written question asked by Baroness Stern (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 October 2007.


Young Offender Institutions: Stoke Heath

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:How many prisoners were injured in the disturbance at Stoke Heath Young Offender Institution on 29 September; and how many of those were aged under 18; and
Answer

One prisoner was injured by other prisoners for refusing to join in the disturbance. He was under 18. A total of 42 staff from other establishments were involved in resolving the disturbance. Incapacitant spray was not used.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5616; 695 c199-200WA
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Injuries Young offenders Civil disorder Restraint techniques HMP/YOI Stoke Heath
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk