Transfer of Women Prisoners to Hydebank Wood

Last Updated: Tuesday, 9 March 2021

This report arises out of independent research being carried out on behalf of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission into the treatment of women and girls in custody and its compliance with human rights law and standards.


This report outlines the relevant human rights standards on the treatment of women in prison; summarises the context of the proposed move; outlines the views of key players as expressed to the researchers and makes conclusions on the proposed transfer.


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