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Listed below are the Situtation Reports issued by the Northern Ireland Prison Service this year to date.
Created : 09 Friday May 2008
Weekly Situation Report for the week ending May 9
| Today's prison population | 1468 |
|---|---|
| Comparative total last year | 1490 |
| Maghaberry | 792 |
|---|---|
| Magilligan | 447 |
| Hydebank Wood | 187 |
| Immigration Detainees | 9 |
| New committals | 112 |
|---|---|
| Final discharges | 112 |
| Prisoner movements (to court/PSNI/hospital/transfers) |
158 |
| Video link appearances (court) | 150 |
| Video consultations | 166 |
| Prisoners posted UAL | 1 |
| Prisoners returned from being UAL | 0 |
| No of separated male prisoners | 59 |
| Republican | 25 |
| Loyalist | 34 |
| No of separated female prisoners | 0 |
Notable incidents (and NIPS response).
Moderator impressed by Magilligan Prison
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Dr John Finlay today spoke of his admiration of the work carried out by staff in Magilligan Prison to prepare inmates for release.
Dr Finlay, who was paying his first visit to a prison, told senior governors that the atmosphere between staff and prisoners was much more relaxed and positive than he had anticipated.
“On behalf of the Church and wider society I would like to say a big thank you for all you are doing. I’m genuinely very impressed. I appreciate you work in one of the more challenging areas of society and that you work for the betterment of society.
“It was fascinating to see the great work that is taking place here. It is very interesting and encouraging,” he added.
Central Benevolent hold Anniversary Ball
The NIPS Central Benevolent Committee has held a May Ball to commemorate its 25th anniversary.
Around 140 people attended the Ball at the Galgorm Manor Hotel last Friday night. Guests included the Director of the Prison Service Robin Masefield and his wife Rosemary.
The Central Benevolent Committee was formed in 1983 by staff across the Service to offer support to the widows and families of murdered colleagues.
It also supports serving or retired members of staff and their families in times of trouble, illness or bereavement.
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Dr John Finlay today spoke of his admiration of the work carried out by staff in Magilligan Prison to prepare inmates for release.
Dr Finlay, who was paying his first visit to a prison, told senior governors that the atmosphere between staff and prisoners was much more relaxed and positive than he had anticipated.
“On behalf of the Church and wider society I would like to say a big thank you for all you are doing. I’m genuinely very impressed. I appreciate you work in one of the more challenging areas of society and that you work for the betterment of society.
“It was fascinating to see the great work that is taking place here. It is very interesting and encouraging,” he added.
Central Benevolent hold Anniversary Ball
The NIPS Central Benevolent Committee has held a May Ball to commemorate its 25th anniversary.
Around 140 people attended the Ball at the Galgorm Manor Hotel last Friday night. Guests included the Director of the Prison Service Robin Masefield and his wife Rosemary.
The Central Benevolent Committee was formed in 1983 by staff across the Service to offer support to the widows and families of murdered colleagues.
It also supports serving or retired members of staff and their families in times of trouble, illness or bereavement.
The week ahead.
The NIPS Prison!Me!Way! team is visiting three schools in the Craigavon area. Monday: Clounagh Junior High School, Portadown; Tuesday: St Paul’s Junior High School, Lurgan; Wednesday: Lismore Comprehensive School, Craigavon.
Wednesday: BBC NI Series Life Inside starts at 10.40pm.
Wednesday: BBC NI Series Life Inside starts at 10.40pm.
