HC Deb 22 October 1975 vol 898 cc182-3W
Mr. Corbett

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what are the criteria used by prison governors in deciding that a prisoner may have only screened visits; and how often such a decision is reviewed.

Dr. Summerskill

A prisoner may only have closed visits—that is, with a screen between the prisoner and visitor where close supervision is considered necessary for security or other reasons. The decision may be reviewed at any time.