The Prison Service has granted 76 prisoners Christmas Home Leave. Their periods of temporary release have been granted for varying periods from today until 4 January 2010 (The equivalent figure for 2008 was 72). Applications from 42 prisoners were refused, while conditions have been placed on all successful applicants.

44 prisoners are being released from Magilligan Prison, 19 from Maghaberry Prison and 13 from Hydebank Wood Young Offenders Centre and Prison, including three females.

All prisoners granted home leave at Christmas have been subject to a satisfactory risk assessment and have either successfully completed a home leave programme or undergone periods of unaccompanied testing in the community.

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