To: Government, policy makers justice secretary, MOJ

Test prisoners for Covid 19 upon release from custody

Test all prisoners for Covid 19 on release from prison and if they test positive then implement a strategy that they will need to self isolate on resettlement back into the community ie.Bail hostels, Approved Premises, supported housing, rehabilitation centres.

Why is this important?

The close proximity of the prison community means they are at high risk of virus transmission. They are contained in an area where they have access to medical resources. Tracking via testing and containing the spread of the virus especially in the community, is imperative. This would be an effective way to help towards protecting the community themselves, public sector workers and the general public.

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