Governor on prisoner protests at Walton

Title

Governor on prisoner protests at Walton

Genre

Interview

TX Date

15 Mar 1979

Year of production

1979

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Duration

00:03:10

Description

The Governor of Walton Prison, William Driscoll, on action taken by prisoners in reaction to prison officers’ strikes. He says eleven prisoners have barricaded themselves into a cell. He will shortly have to tell the Home Office that he cannot accept new prisoners. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

William Driscoll

Keywords

Trade unions; Government; Strikes; Labour disputes; Liverpool; Prisons; Walton Prison; Rights of prisoners; Prison officers; Prisoners

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