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Written question asked by Lord Laird (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 29 September 2008.


Prisoners: Northern Ireland

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Since 1 January, how many prisoners in Northern Ireland have been released on compassionate or other leave; and how many have returned.
Answer

Twenty two prisoners have been released on compassionate leave, and 359 prisoners have been released on other leave (home and resettlement leave) from 1 January 2008 to 23 July 2008. All have returned to prison.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5122; 703 c319WA
Session
2007-08
Notes
Answer received between Tuesday 29 July and Monday 4 August 2008
Subjects
Northern Ireland Prisoners' release Prisoners' home leave
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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