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Prison leaks to press 'security breach'

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Published Date: 13 November 2009
A deputy governor of Durham's Frankland jail told jurors how leaks of information to the press could pose a "massive security breach".
Stephen Robinson was giving evidence at the trial of prison officer Paul Capewell, 41, and his brother John Capewell, 45, who are accused of trying to sell secret information to the papers for cash.

Mr Robinson told Newcastle Crown Court that spec
ial procedures were put in place for the arrival of double child killer Ian Huntley.

These included his prison files being kept in a secure place and any photographs of him being kept behind glass and nailed to the wall.

He said: "When Mr Huntley arrived with us we had a full staff meeting and talked to the staff that were on duty that day.

"We put down procedures about documentation for Mr Huntley not being readily available, to take the temptation away from anyone who might cash in."

Paul Capewell had been a prison officer since 1991 and started working at Frankland in 2005.

Mr Robinson said Capewell had signed the Official Secrets Act and was given training on the importance of not revealing information to the public.

Paul Capewell, of South Shields, denies misconduct in public office.

His brother, from Wallsend, denies aiding and abetting the misconduct.

The trial continues.



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  • Last Updated: 13 November 2009 10:00 AM
  • Source: Sunderland Echo
  • Location: Sunderland
 
 

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