AQW 53984 22-27 – Early release of prisoners

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Mr Patsy McGlone (Mid Ulster): To ask the Minister of Justice to detail any assessment her Department has made of the risks to public safety, arising from the early release of prisoners, in response to acute capacity pressures in the prison estate. Minister of Justice: I have no plans to introduce the early release of … Continue reading AQW 53984 22-27 – Early release of prisoners

McGlone: Careful management needed for Prisoner release scheme

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SDLP Justice Spokesperson Patsy McGlone MLA has said that careful management of a scheme to release some prisoners early as a result of the coronavirus crisis is needed following an announcement by the Justice Minister today. Mr McGlone said that there must be robust support plans in place for anyone released to ensure that they … Continue reading McGlone: Careful management needed for Prisoner release scheme