Concern over decline in sex offenders taking prison programmes

The number of prisoners participating in a sex offenders programme in jails has declined over the last few years, it emerged today.

Concern over decline in sex offenders taking prison programmes

The number of prisoners participating in a sex offenders programme in jails has declined over the last few years, it emerged today.

Minister for Justice Michael McDowell said he was concerned by the drop in those seeking to take part in rehabilitation programmes while in prison.

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