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Written question asked by Sion Simon (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 April 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 May 2008. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 May 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisoners: Internet

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what his Department's policy is on blogging by prisoners.
Answer

There is no policy on prisoners contributing to blogs. Prisoners do not have direct access to the internet, other than under controlled circumstances or for specific educational purposes, which is via controlled connectivity to secure NOMS accredited sites. NOMS policy on prisoner communications does, however, set out restrictions on material that prisoners may send if it is intended for publication.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
475 c985-6W; 203938
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Internet Prisoners Prisons
Link
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