Discloser’s case a poor indictment of Prison Service

Michael Clifford looks at one prison officer’s complaints, which were upheld by retired judge William Early, and the prison service’s response.

THE experience of one prison officer in making a protected disclosure is unlikely to engender confidence in the prison service’s capacity to deal with internal criticism.In November 2014, the prison officer — referred to here as “the discloser” — raised concerns about unqualified personnel being awarded jobs in both catering and the staff gym in one of the State’s prisons.

In November 2014, the prison officer — referred to here as “the discloser” — raised concerns about unqualified personnel being awarded jobs in both catering and the staff gym in one of the State’s prisons.