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Prisons: Wormwood Scrubs
Lord Ramsbotham asked Her Majesty's Government:
What progress they have made in implementing the recommendations set out in Chapter 8 of the Clark report of 15 April 2003 (Report of an investigation into the management of HMP Wormwood Scrubs between 1 January 1994 and 31 December 1998); and, if they have decided not to implement them, why they reached that decision. [HL184]
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The Minister of State, Home Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal): The Clark report made a large number of recommendations on a wide range of issues. Significant progress has been made and action on a number of recommendations is ongoing. No recommendations were rejected. At Wormwood Scrubs robust procedures have been introduced to ensure swift action is initiated in the event of any evidence or allegation of mistreatment of prisoners.
Cameras have been installed in all the sensitive areas including reception and the segregation unit, and management, supported by local staff associations, has consistently emphasised that mistreatment of prisoners will not be tolerated. Recent reports from HMCIP have commented on these improvements.
Lord Ramsbotham asked Her Majesty's Government:
Why they will not implement certain recommendations set out in Section 4 of the April 2004 report by Peter Quinn and Peter Siddons (HMP Wormwood Scrubs Review of Civil Litigation). [HL185]
Baroness Scotland of Asthal: Every recommendation in the report was given the most careful consideration. The Government believe that lessons have been learnt, extensive investigations have taken place, and Wormwood Scrubs has changed significantly for the better. At Wormwood Scrubs robust procedures have been introduced to ensure swift action is initiated in the event of any evidence or allegation of mistreatment of prisoners.
Cameras have been installed in all the sensitive areas including reception and the segregation unit, and management, supported by local staff associations, has consistently emphasised that mistreatment of prisoners will not be tolerated. Recent reports from HMCIP have commented on these improvements.
Lord Ramsbotham asked Her Majesty's Government:
On what date HM Chief Inspector of Prisons was supplied with reports of internal inquiries on events at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, including the London Area Office review of the criminal litigation, the Hind report (October 2002), the
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Baroness Scotland of Asthal: There is no record of when, or indeed if, the chief inspector was provided with these reports.
Lord Ramsbotham asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether any of the management team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs during the period December 1992 to April 1998 are still employed within the National Offender Management Service. [HL187]
Baroness Scotland of Asthal: Six individuals who served as members of the management team at Wormwood Scrubs during this period are still employed within the National Offender Management Service.
Lord Ramsbotham asked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether any of the management team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs during the period December 1992 to April 1998 faced any form of disciplinary action arising out of the violence against inmates at the prison; and, where relevant, what was the outcome of the disciplinary action taken. [HL188]
Baroness Scotland of Asthal: One member of staff was investigated and appropriate action was taken.
Waste Management: Litter
Lord Greaves asked Her Majesty's Government:
How many individuals and businesses have been prosecuted for fly-tipping, dropping litter and similar offences in the last five years; how many have been found guilty; and what levels of fines or other sentences have been imposed.[HL896]
The Minister of State, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Lord Rooker): Tables showing the information requested are provided below.
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| Principal statute | Year | Absolute discharge | Conditional discharge | Fine | Average fine (£'s) | Community sentences | Fully suspended sentence | Immediate custody | Otherwise dealt with |
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