Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 November 2004. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Monday, 1 November 2004.

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Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question

What are the practical differences in treatment and conditions between the use of strip cells in the management of prisoners thought to be at risk of suicide of self-harm and the use of safe cells for that purpose; and whether they consider the use of (a) strip cells; and (b) safe cells is compatible with Article 3 of the European Convention on Human rights; and, if so, what are their reasons. [HL 4528;HL 4529].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

666 c6-7WA; HL 4528;HL 4529

Session

2003-04

Subjects

Custodial treatment Human rights European Convention on Human Rights Prisoners Suicide Prison accommodation