APPENDIX 3
Memorandum submitted by the Prison Governors
Association
It has always been the opinion of our association
that the separation of paramilitary prisoners is a retrograde
step. Experience has shown us that it is a corrupting influence,
which jeopardises the safety of staff and prisoners alike.
It inevitably surrenders the management of the
prison to those with dubious credentials and no professional expertise.
It places our members in a very difficult and dangerous position.
We are a professional organisation and Governors
will do their best to implement Government policy. We hope that
adequate resources will be made available to back this commitment
and that Governors will not be expected to deliver results on
a shoestring.
8 October 2003
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