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Written question asked by Rudi Vis (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 April 2008. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 April 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Open Prisons: Employment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether prisoners in open prisons employed by outside companies are subject to prison rules.
Answer

Prisoners that undertake work placements under the supervision of outside companies are subject at all times to prison rules. Placements are supported by memoranda of understanding agreed between the prison, the prisoner and the employer setting out the terms of the arrangement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
475 c391W; 201707
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Employment Open prisons
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk