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22/10/2013
Specialist Drug Rehab Unit For Maghaberry
A new drug rehabilitation unit is to be opened at Maghaberry jail next year.
The specialist unit is the first of its kind in the UK, according to prison service officials.
The facility will allow 15 prisoners to undertake a 12 week intensive programme at Glenn House on the prison site.
Announcing the drug unit, Justice Minister David Ford also revealed plans to allow some female prisoners greater freedom of movement.
Alderwood House at Hydebank Wood will be used as a 'step-down' unit, where up to 12 prisoners will be able to participate in daytime courses.
(MH/CD)
The specialist unit is the first of its kind in the UK, according to prison service officials.
The facility will allow 15 prisoners to undertake a 12 week intensive programme at Glenn House on the prison site.
Announcing the drug unit, Justice Minister David Ford also revealed plans to allow some female prisoners greater freedom of movement.
Alderwood House at Hydebank Wood will be used as a 'step-down' unit, where up to 12 prisoners will be able to participate in daytime courses.
(MH/CD)
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