Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 2003. It was answered by Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) on Monday, 13 January 2003.

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Falconer of Thoroton, Lord

Question

Whether they accept the recommendation of the chief inspector of prisons in her annual report that a consolidated Prison Service order should be introduced to encapsulate best practice on safer custody; and, if so, when will it be introduced. [HL 755]. - Inc ref to Prison Service Order (PSO) 2700 (suicide and self-harm prevention) and Suicide Prevention Strategies, in Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 755; 643 c5-6WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Prisoners Prisons Suicide Self-harm