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Written question asked by Chris Huhne (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 7 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 9 July 2008. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 July 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Parole

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what arrangements the Parole Board has made to protect the security and confidentiality of communications between its staff and prisoners' solicitors.
Answer

In response to government initiatives at the beginning of this year, the Parole Board carried out a general review of security matters throughout their organisation including the way in which communication is conducted with prisoners' representatives. A new security policy and manual for staff was issued in April 2008.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
479 c372-3W;479 c370-1W; 217634
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Parole
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk