General Chat

I like Annie's reply....made me laugh thinking about it,!!!!!

If the announcement was really made, then I think it's something that should be dealt with by the Governor of the Prison. Wardens are not meant to taunt prisoners especially those who have only just begun their sentence and not used to the system anyway. I am in no way defending Huhne, he deserves all he got but I think Wardens/Prison officers should behave properly, they won't get respect if they behave like that and it will encourage bullying from the prisoners, knowing the Warden is taking the mickey too.

Lizx

I thought the tannoy announcement was a joke doing the rounds, having not seen it on a news report.

Whilst I am sure the message over the tannoy was only meant at a joke, to my mind it is bullying and thus encourages the other inmates to think he is free game.

If I had been the governor of that prison that warden would have been up on a reprimand.

I am sure he will get much worse, in fact as said before in a previous part of this thread he has requested a move because of demands for money being made of him from other prisoners, but I would have expected a more professional attitude from the staff.

Sorry if I sound like I am feeling sorry for him, as I think he got all he deserves with this sentence, but I do believe that bullying in any form to any person is wrong.

I was hoping I wouldn't be hearing so much about them after they were sentenced but I should have guessed the media would keep banging on about them :-S

I think if we have prison warden/officers like that then no wonder we have the problems in prisons that we have today, Wardens are supposed to treat all prisoners in the same way and have a strict code of conduct.


Page one of which states
Purpose,........ The Professional Standards Statement

Prison Service staff are expected to meet high standards of professional and
personal conduct in order to deliver the Prison Service Vision. All staff are
personally responsible for their conduct. Misconduct will not be tolerated and
failure to comply with these standards can lead to action which may result in
dismissal from the Service.
This document therefore identifies and clarifies the key standards of
professional and personal conduct expected of all staff.
It should be noted that this is not an exhaustive list. Any conduct that could
undermine the work of the Service is not acceptable.
Prison Service Principles
The Prison Service Principles underpin the work of the Service and all staff
are expected to act in accordance with them. Staff must therefore:
1. Deal fairly, openly and humanely with prisoners and all others
who come into contact with them.
2. Encourage prisoners to address offending behaviour and
respect others.
3. Value and support each other’s contribution.
4. Promote equality of opportunity for all and combat discrimination
wherever it occurs.
5. Work constructively with criminal justice agencies and other
organisations.
6. Obtain best value from the resources available.
Conduct Expected
The following sets out the professional and personal standards of conduct
expected of all staff.
General
Staff must carry out their duties loyally, conscientiously, honestly and with
integrity. They must take responsibility and be accountable for their actions.
Staff must be courteous, reasonable and fair in their dealings with all
prisoners, colleagues and members of the public. They must treat people
with decency and respect.

The thread is about Chris Huhne requesting a move isn't it?

According to various news websites it's because he was being intimidated by other inmates - that's why I added.

What do you think the thread is about?

I think the best punishment for both of them would have been to put them both in the same cell for eight month.

The thread isn't about demands for money.

unfortunately it's the name of the game - he'll just have to weather it and if he ignores it will stop eventually - were it me I'd just join in

I think it's hard to find anything funny about prisoners demanding money with menaces.

His punishment is being deprived of his freedom, not having to put up with intimidation from other inmates.

yes - I noticed that

How about a Ticket for driving down the wrong way in a one way street just before he got sent down. :-D :-D

shall we club together and send him a sympathy card ;-)

if he hasn't got a sense of humour now he'll sure have to develope one ....is he a man or a mouse?

This reminds me so much of an episode from 'Porridge',when the judge is sent to jail. :-D

Guinevere,You sure of that? :-D Or was it because they refused to have a "Whip Round" to help pay his fines and expences. :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D ;-)

He requested a move because other prisoners were demanding money from him.

Good idea Island - You can see it happening can't you? If it is not the wardens, it will be the prisoners mocking him.

Had he had his wits about him, he should have bowed and waved.

I think they should grant his wish so prisoners elsewhere can have a laugh as well :-D

It will do the arrogant Right Honorable Gentleman no harm at all, perhaps it will go some way to teach him the pitfalls of being a cheat and a liar... Happy days Mr Huhne.