Prison reforms due after Brixton escape

Title

Prison reforms due after Brixton escape

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:04:01

Description

Home Secretary Kenneth Baker on changes to improve security after the escape of 2 IRA prisoners, Nessan Quinlivan and Pearse McAuley, from Brixton Prison recently. Follows a report on the escape by Judge Stephen Tumin, Chief Inspector of Prisons. And on why the escapes weren’t avoided and possible disciplinary action. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Kenneth Baker

Keywords

Reports; Terrorists; Prison reform; Security measures; Prisoners; Escapes; Security breaches; Prison services; Employee discipline; Stephen Tumin; Brixton Prison; Pearse McAuley; Nessan Quinlivan

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