Baroness Stern – 2014 Parliamentary Question to the Ministry of Justice
The below Parliamentary question was asked by Baroness Stern on 2014-04-03.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the conclusion of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Prisons in his report on HMP Pentonville that Home Office input on immigration matters relating to foreign prisoners was inadequate.
Lord Faulks
The Home Office and the National Offender Management Service work closely together to ensure that foreign national prisoners are identified, and where appropriate, removed from the country at the earliest opportunity. Regular discussions take place between Governors and Home Office officials to assess the level of immigration support required to achieve this.
Since the Chief Inspector’s report, Home Office resources at HMP Pentonville have been increased. Immigration Officers now attend the prison on a total of 30 days per month and intend to be present on every weekday. Since 29th March they have also attended on Saturdays.
Immigration Officers hold induction and documentation interviews and hold regular general immigration surgeries.
