IRA terrorists escape from Brixton prison

Title

IRA terrorists escape from Brixton prison

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Oct 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:01:32

Description

Secretary of the Prison Officers Association David Evans on four prison officers facing disciplinary action after two suspected IRA terrorists escaped from Brixton prison. He says the blame lies with the prison managers for not taking the advice of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

David Evans

Keywords

Prisons; IRA; Brixton; Prison officers; Prisoners; Escapes; Prison Officers Association

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