Tutor leaves Suffolk prison over 'inappropriate conduct'
By Sally Chidzoy Home Affairs Correspondent, BBC East
A tutor has been told to leave a Suffolk jail after she was accused of inappropriate conduct involving a prisoner.
The woman works for a company providing Learndirect courses to inmates seeking new skills and qualifications.
A Prison Service spokesperson said: "We can confirm that an individual employed to deliver Learndirect courses was excluded from HMP Blundeston."
The spokesperson added that it followed "accusations of inappropriate conduct".
A prison officer, who asked not to be named, told the BBC: "A lot of people who work for private companies are not being given training to prepare them for the environment of a prison.
"For example there are jail-craft courses to prepare staff against manipulation by prisoners and this training should be given to everyone who comes in to prisons."
Learndirect said it would not be issuing a separate statement and directed inquiries to the Ministry of Justice.
Comment: And what if the accusations alleging whatever are not true?
A mixture of law, politics, autobiography and humour. Once described as "The Devilish Advocate" (Guardian), I do have the ability to provoke a response. Sometimes it comes from someone who uses a thought process, and sometimes from jerks usually associated with the knee.
Can't No 1 Govs exclude who they want on their say-so?
ReplyDeleteManipulation is, of course, to be guarded against. Hold out for bribery.
Charles: Yes, a Governor has the discretion who enters the prison. As the Prison Service relies more upon informants for intelligence, I can see more and more being asked to leave upon allegations which have not been proved.
ReplyDeleteAh-ha, so prisons are becoming ever more extra-legal. Nobody knows, nobody cares. I despair - angrily.
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