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Written question asked by Kevin McNamara (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 June 1988. It was answered by John Stanley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 June 1988 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Untitled Written question

Question
How many strip searches were made of female prisoners in HM's prison, Maghaberry, in April & May, giving no. of persons involved & times each person was searched; if any prison contraband, smuggled item or illegal correspondence was discovered; in how many cases prisoners refused to be searched & had to be restrained & what were the reasons for search under each of various headings. - Includes table.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
135 c118W;135 c116W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Body searches Women Prisoners Prisons HMP Maghaberry
Contains statistics
Yes