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Written question asked by Theresa Villiers (Conservative) on Monday, 12 March 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 March 2018 (named day). It was answered by Rory Stewart (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 March 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Paul Song

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice whether he has had discussions with the governor of HMP Brixton on the removal of Pastor Paul Song from his chaplaincy post at that prison; and if he will take steps to press for that pastor's reinstatement.

Answer

The decision regarding access to prisons for volunteers is a matter for HM Prison and Probation Service.

The decision of the Deputy Governor was re-examined by the Prison Group Director for London & Thames Valley when Pastor Song exercised his right to appeal against that decision. The decision was upheld.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
131944
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Ministers of religion HMP Brixton Song, Paul
Link
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