North’s Prisons Ombudsman resigns 18 months early

The North's Prisons Ombudsman has resigned 18 months early because, he says, the post lacks independence.

The North's Prisons Ombudsman has resigned 18 months early because, he says, the post lacks independence.

Brian Coulter has left his job because of worries that prisoners have no confidence in his neutrality.

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