Prison service problems

Title

Prison service problems

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

4 Jan 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:03:31

Description

Report after a second riot at Everthorpe Prison on Humberside, the escape of 3 prisoners from Parkhurst Prison on the Isle of Wight, and the suicide of alleged serial killer Fred West before his trial as the Home Office come under increased pressure. With comment from acting governor of Everthorpe Prison Ian Lockwood; chairman of the Prison Officers Association, John Bartell; and Liberal Democrat Home Affairs spokesman Alan Beith. Jeff Collins reports.

Contributors

Jeff Collins; Ian Lockwood; John Bartell

Keywords

Suicide; Murderers; Riots; Prison officers; Prisoners; Escapes; Security breaches; Prison services; Parkhurst Prison; Prison Officers Association; Fred West; Everthorpe Prison

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