UK - Terrorists limited to two boxes of books in prison cells

[~ True Legend ~]

Limits have been placed on the amount of books convicted terrorists in England and Wales can keep in their prison cells.

Terrorists limited to two boxes of books in prison cells

New rules on extremists in custody will also stop them from playing a "leading role" in religious services.

www.bbc.co.uk

Extremists will also now be banned from taking a "leading role" in religious services under the new measures.

It follows a 2022 report which raised concerns about radicalisation and Islamist gangs in prisons.

Those in custody convicted of terrorism - about 200 people - will be limited to two medium-sized boxes of books that must weigh no more than 15kg.

Prisoners can obtain books from prison libraries, order from approved retailers or be sent them by friends and family.

But there are concerns around extremist materials being hidden inside approved books, or covers being swapped as a disguise.

The government said the move would make it easier for prison staff to search for prohibited material, citing a case in which one convicted terrorist had 200 books in his cell.

Restrictions will also be strengthened so convicted terrorists can not have any formal role in religious services, such as delivering a reading.

Currently only the most dangerous prisoners are banned from leading Friday prayers. Now the ban will cover prisoners of any faith, and not just those in high-security prisons

 

[magnus2022]

I think government of Britain is been too liberal and over democratic with those terrorists. Why should government even allow terrorist to have access to books and other basic needs. Terroists suppose to be thrown into dark dungeon without provision of any kind.