Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 January 1996. It was answered by Baroness Blatch (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 January 1996 on behalf of the HM Prison Service.

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Blatch, Baroness

Question

Further to the Written Answer by Baroness Blatch on 4 December 1995 (HL Deb cWA66), whether governors have discretion not to use handcuffs on women prisoners while they are suckling their infant children; and if not, why not. - Includes text of letter from AJ Butler of Prison Service Agency.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

568 c34WA

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Women Prisoners Security