§ 31. Mr. Tom Coxasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what discussions he has had with prison boards of visitors as to the new procedures in the hearing of prison adjudications.
§ Mr. HurdMy right hon. and learned Friend has not discussed this with boards. However, the Department issued guidance to chairmen of boards on the day after the Divisional Court gave its judgment in R. v. Board of Visitors HM Prison Albany ex parte Tarrant and others. In the longer term, the proposed departmental committee on adjudications will be considering the implications of the judgment. Meanwhile, the Department will continue to offer boards such further advice and support as seem necessary.