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EX-PARKHURST GOVERNOR ATTACKS HOWARD
Former Parkhurst prison governor John
Marriott has made a strong attack on
how Home Secretary Michael Howard has
handled the prison service.
He accused Mr Howard of "a knee-jerk
reaction to events" and "making policy
on the hoof". See 132/133 Despatch 191
Mr Marriott was removed from his post
after three life prisoners escaped from
the Isle of Wight jail last January.
He also accused Mr Howard of creating a
"scapegoat culture" and said ministers
had been aware of shortcomings in
security at the prison.
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