Muslim prisoners who were offered ham sandwiches during the holy month of Ramadan have received a letter of apology from the Government.
Officials said sorry to the 200 Muslim inmates of HMP Leeds believed to have been offered the meat, which is forbidden by Islam.
ack Straw said in a letter that a “regrettable administrative error” led to the blunder and apologised for any offence caused to the Muslim community.
The Justice Secretary has ordered staff at the category B facility to be more diligent and prison officers will be re-trained to consider inmates’ cultural and religious needs.
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1 omasbaer // Mar 19, 2008 at 7:00 pm
Nothing wrong with a fresh nice ham sandwich. Jails in other countries also serve their local fare. No one forced those jailed muslims to become criminals.
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