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04/11/2016
Maghaberry Prison Officers Return To Work
A number of prison officers have returned to work at Maghaberry Prison, Co Antrim, after initially refusing to start work this morning, 04 November.
According to the BBC, around 80 staff were involved in the industrial action. They were due to commence work between 7.30am and 8am, but held a meeting instead. It is understood they later returned to work shortly after 9am.
Maghaberry Prison, located near Lisburn, houses long-term sentenced and remand prisoners.
(JP/LM)
According to the BBC, around 80 staff were involved in the industrial action. They were due to commence work between 7.30am and 8am, but held a meeting instead. It is understood they later returned to work shortly after 9am.
Maghaberry Prison, located near Lisburn, houses long-term sentenced and remand prisoners.
(JP/LM)
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