Title

Dartmoor prison escapes

Genre

Interview

TX Date

15 Apr 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:01:07

Description

Prison Governor of Dartmoor Prison John Powells says the escape of three dangerous prisoners yesterday will not affect Home Secretary Michael Howard’s visit. He says it would have been just as embarrassing at any time. There will be an external inquiry. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

John Powells

Keywords

Prisons; Dartmoor Prison; Prisoners; Escapes; Security breaches; Michael Howard; Prison administration

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