§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department why Shane Paul O'Doherty was transferred to Wakefield prison; what regime he is under there; and for how long he is to be treated in this way.
§ Mr. MellorBecause of Mr. O'Doherty's increasingly disruptive and subversive behaviour at Long Lartin prison,588W it was necessary to transfer him permanently to another dispersal prison and Wakefield prison was considered the most suitable location. He has been at Wakefield since 14 February.
Mr. O'Doherty is segregated under prison rule 43 in the interests of good order and discipline, and the regime which he experiences is consistent with the need to keep him apart from other prisoners and with his security category.
It is not possible to say how long Mr. O'Doherty will remain under rule 43. The need for his continued segregation will be kept under review.