Written question asked by Jamie Cann (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 22 January 2001 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what investigation he has carried out into the claims that a young person in custody whose name has been supplied to him, assaulted a fellow inmate; what account was taken of this allegation in decisions relating to the continued custody of the person carrying out the alleged assault; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Cann: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what investigation he has carried out into the claims that a young person in custody whose name has been supplied to him, assaulted a fellow inmate; what account was taken of this allegation in decisions relating to the continued custody of the person carrying out the alleged assault; and if he will make a statement. [146415] Mr. Boateng: The local authority establishment concerned has been asked to provide reports on the alleged incident. Any report confirming that an assault took place will be submitted to the Parole Board whose responsibility it is to decide on the release of young offenders of this sort.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 361 c482W;361 c485W; 146415
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Crimes of violence Custodial treatment Prisoners' release Young offenders Secure accommodation
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk