§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what identity documents are required to be produced by people visiting prisoners at Belmarsh Prison. [57337]
§ Mr. George HowarthAny of the following documents are accepted as proof of identity for visitors to prisoners at Belmarsh:
Domestic visitors to Category A prisoners are subject, in addition, to the Approved Visitors Scheme, which includes mandatory photographic identification which is verified by the local police.
- Driving Licence
- Passport
- Utilities Bill
- Rent Book
- Benefit Book
- Immigration Papers
- Medical Card
- Letters on Official Headed Notepaper.
§ Mr. GerrardTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what facilities are available at Belmarsh Prison to allow visits to prisoners by disabled people. [57336]
§ Mr. George HowarthWheelchair access is possible to the three areas of Belmarsh prison where visits take place. Male and female disabled toilets are available in the main visits hall. On entry to the prison disabled visitors are searched in a private cubicle.