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Written question asked by Lord Ramsbotham (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Wallace of Saltaire (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 August 2011.


Prisoners: Self-harm

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action is being taken following the incident in which a prisoner in HMP Woodhill cut off both his ears; and whether details of such action will be published.
Answer

The governor has arranged for an investigation to be undertaken into the recent incident of self-harm where the prisoner cut off his ear. This investigation will take into account the findings and recommendations of the recently concluded investigation into the earlier incidence of self-harm involving the removal of his other ear.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11424; 729 c474WA
Session
2010-12
Notes
Answer received between Monday 1 August 2011 and Monday 8 August 2011.
Subjects
Prisoners Self-harm HMP Woodhill
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk