Prison radio to cost taxpayers £2million
The government is planning a radio station exclusively for the entertainment of Britain’s prisoners, which will cost taxpayers £2million, according to reports.
The service would broadcast shows 12 hours a day to 140 prisons in England and Wales if the Ministry of Justice approves the idea.
The Prison Service, which came up with the scheme, claims the £2million need to start up the station would be raised from existing budgets. It has been dubbed ‘con air’ like the Nicholas Cage film.
A charity might also contribute to running costs, it is thought.
Telegraph.co.uk 20th January 2009
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/lawandorder/4293852/Prison-radio-to-cost-taxpayers-2million.html
Why Prison Radio?
Reducing re-offending benefits us all.
Equipping prisoners with the skills and confidence necessary to find work upon release is crucial in bringing down re-offending rates.
Prison radio aims to make best use of the opportunity prison provides to stop people offending for good in order to build a safer society for all.
Prison radio provides a unique and innovative way to engage prisoners in education, particularly those hard to reach offenders disenfranchised from the education system.