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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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