Committee told of Irish prisoners' 'desperation'

Many of the estimated 900 Irish prisoners in UK jails suffer discrimination and endure lives of quiet desperation, it was claimed today.

Committee told of Irish prisoners' 'desperation'

Many of the estimated 900 Irish prisoners in UK jails suffer discrimination and endure lives of quiet desperation, it was claimed today.

The Irish Commission for Prisoners Overseas (ICPO) said scores of inmates are verbally and physically abused and some are nicknamed ’Mick’ or ’Paddy’.

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