Wymott Prison riots reaction

Title

Wymott Prison riots reaction

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

6 Sep 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:02:39

Description

Richard Frediani reports from Wymott Prison in Lancashire on the riot that happened there. With Wymott Deputy Governor, Geoff Brunskill on the destruction; Frank Rawding(?), Chairman of Wymot’s POA, saying the riot has been on the cards for a while; Home Secretary, Michael Howard dismisses the claims of overcrowding; Director-General of the Prison Service, Derek Lewis on if the riot was pre-planned. For Drivetime show.

Contributors

Michael Howard; Derek Lewis; Geoff Brunskill; Frank Rawding(?); Richard Frediani

Keywords

Prisons; Lancashire; Riots; Prison officers; Prisoners; Drivetime (radio programme); Prison administration; Riots (events); Wymott Prison

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