Written question asked by Lord Ramsbotham (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 4 June 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 June 2019. It was answered by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 June 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.
HMP Woodhill: Prison Officers
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to conduct an independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the appearance before an employment tribunal of Prison Officer Ben Plaistow of HMP Woodhill.
- Answer
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We strongly condemn homophobia, or any other kind of discrimination, in our prisons. As a result of the issues raised in and by the Tribunal a formal internal investigation is underway. This is being undertaken by a senior manager outside the prisons line management chain. Once that has concluded the interim Director General of HM Prisons will consider what action, including potentially disciplinary action, may be appropriate.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL16039
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Employment Tribunals Service Unfair dismissal Homophobia HMP Woodhill LGBT+ people Prison officers
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