Penal Reform Trust slams mandatory drug tests for prisoners

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has criticised Justice Minister Michael McDowell's plans to introduce mandatory drug testing in all Irish prisons.

The Irish Penal Reform Trust has criticised Justice Minister Michael McDowell's plans to introduce mandatory drug testing in all Irish prisons.

The trust said today that the plan would have no impact on drug abuse among inmates and could even make the problem worse.

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