Written question asked by Philip Davies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 September 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 September 2015. It was answered by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 September 2015 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

HMP Ford: Prisoner Escapes

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how long Lee Fudge had been at HMP Ford before he absconded; and whether an internal review has been conducted of the decision to move him to an open prison.

Answer: Lee Fudge transferred to HMP Ford on 26^th May 2015. He absconded on 2^nd July and was recaptured on 6^th July. An investigation was commissioned into the circumstances of the abscond including the decision to move Mr Fudge to open conditions. It recently reported and the recommendations are being considered. No concerns were found around the decision to transfer Mr Fudge to open conditions. Mr Fudge received an 8 month sentence for absconding.

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