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Written question asked by Lord Bach (Labour) on Thursday, 11 April 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 April 2019. It was answered by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 April 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.


Prisoners

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their definition of “detainee dignity” in the context of people who are deprived of their liberty.

Answer

The Ministry of Justice wants our prisons to be places where living conditions and behaviour towards others demonstrate our values of humanity, decency and respect as the basis for a culture of care and rehabilitation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15211
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Prisoners
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk