Written Question·Ministry of Justice·UIN 31613

HMP Isle of Wight: Muslims

Tabled: 13 February 2025
Answered: 24 February 2025

Question

Tom Morrison

Liberal DemocratCheadle

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the seven-minute time limit for Muslim prisoners at HMP Isle of Wight requiring additional time for religious washing rituals.

Answer

Sir Nicholas Dakin
It is correct that the in-cell facilities at HMP Isle of Wight are not on par with newer built prisons. This does mean that some cells on the Albany site do not have any in-cell toiletry or washing facilities, however alternative provisions are provided. ...

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