§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department who is responsible for informing the family and solicitor of the transfer of a prisoner transferred from a prison to a psychiatric hospital.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe governor is responsible for informing the next of kin when a prisoner is transferred to a psychiatric hospital. There are no instructions about informing solicitors.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department who is responsible for informing the family and solicitors of a prisoner awaiting trial of his transfer from one prison to another.
§ Dr. SummerskillIn the case of an unconvicted prisoner under the age of 21, the governor is responsible for informing the next of kin of a transfer. Prisoners over that age are allowed a letter at public expense to inform whoever they wish. There are no instructions about solicitors.