The Five Demands

Short Statement from the Family & Friends of Republican Prisoners Maghaberry on David Ford’s announcement today in Stormont. 26.03.12
Family & Friends of Republican Prisoners Maghaberry cautiously welcome David Ford’s announcement today stating that he intends to initiate a pilot scheme based on new technologies with the intention of replacing the out of date policy of degrading strip-searches.
However, we would raise concerns over his inability to give a clear time-line for the introduction of these new technologies, especially in light of his departments failure to implement the August 2010 Agreement which specifically deals with the issues of strip-searching and controlled movement.
We urge David Ford to introduce the proposed pilot scheme entering and leaving the prison without further delay.
We call on all interested parties to keep pressure on David Ford to bring the ongoing crisis in Maghaberry to a speedy resolution.
Mandy Duffy PRO
Family & Friends of Republican Prisoners Maghaberry