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Inmates overcharged for cell TVs | |
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A Merseyside prison has repaid nearly £10,000 to inmates who were overcharged for watching their televisions, the Ministry of Justice has said. | |
HMP Liverpool was charging rental of £1 per head per week instead of per cell, meaning those who shared were being forced to pay extra. | HMP Liverpool was charging rental of £1 per head per week instead of per cell, meaning those who shared were being forced to pay extra. |
About 1,400 inmates, eligible for the shared cell discount, have been paid a total of £9,580 between them. | About 1,400 inmates, eligible for the shared cell discount, have been paid a total of £9,580 between them. |
The Prison Service blamed it on an "administrative error". | The Prison Service blamed it on an "administrative error". |
Violence still rife | Violence still rife |
Ministry of Justice officials said the error was isolated to the Merseyside jail and an inmate, Darren Seago, had written to a national monthly newspaper for prisoners - Inside Time - to complain about the charges. | Ministry of Justice officials said the error was isolated to the Merseyside jail and an inmate, Darren Seago, had written to a national monthly newspaper for prisoners - Inside Time - to complain about the charges. |
A Prison Service spokesman added: "There is no indication this has happened in any other prison. | A Prison Service spokesman added: "There is no indication this has happened in any other prison. |
"Prisoners are charged £1 per week for in-cell television rental and this is paid for through prisoners' wages." | "Prisoners are charged £1 per week for in-cell television rental and this is paid for through prisoners' wages." |
The Walton institution has been blighted by staff strikes and reports of poor performance in recent months. | The Walton institution has been blighted by staff strikes and reports of poor performance in recent months. |
HM Inspectorate of Prisons released a report stating drugs were still readily available and violence and bullying were still rife. | HM Inspectorate of Prisons released a report stating drugs were still readily available and violence and bullying were still rife. |
Progress at the Walton jail has "stalled", the inspectorate said. | Progress at the Walton jail has "stalled", the inspectorate said. |
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