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NI: Strip searches: Maghaberry Prison

01 March 1993

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Between July and December 1992 two hundred and twenty six strip searches were made on female prisoners at Maghaberry Prison, averaging almost 38 a month. During December fifteen women were strip searched on two occasions and three women were searched more than twice. "Pre-release home leave" was given as the most common reason for the searches. No prohibited items were found during the searches.

Hansard 19.1.93.

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