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It is vital that prisoners are able to maintain contact with family and friends, particularly...
Conclusion
It is vital that prisoners are able to maintain contact with family and friends, particularly at such an uncertain time. Family contact is essential to a prisoner’s wellbeing and resettlement, and we welcome measures taken to ensure that prisoners are able to maintain contact with family. We welcome the decision to provide 900 locked mobile handsets, and we are pleased to note that the trial of secure video calls at HMP Berwyn was successful and will now be available at 10 establishments.
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Government Response
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Source
Committee
Justice Committee
Report
4th Report - Coronavirus (Covid-19): The impact on prisons
27 Jul 2020
HC 299
Addressee Bodies
Ministry of Justice
Timeline
Recommendation age
6.1 yrs
Report published
27 Jul 2020