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Is the prison system failing long-term inmates with learning difficulties and mental health issues?

A new approach is required to better support prisoners with mental health problems and learning d...

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12.05 30 Nov 2021


Is the prison system failing long-term inmates with learning difficulties and mental health issues?


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12.05 30 Nov 2021


A new approach is required to better support prisoners with mental health problems and learning difficulties according to the outgoing chairman of the Parole Board John Costello. John joined Pat this morning on the show to discuss.

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