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ITV News
16-05-2025
- Politics
- ITV News
Government appoints Jonathan Hall KC to lead Hasham Abedi prison attack review
The Government has appointed Jonathan Hall KC to lead a review into how Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi was able to carry out a violent attack on four prison officers. Mr Hall, who is the current Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, will chair the inquiry into the incident at HMP Frankland in April. Abedi targeted staff with boiling oil and homemade weapons in a planned ambush. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the review would examine the operation of separation centres – units designed to manage the most dangerous extremist prisoners – and whether they are fit for purpose. 'I will do whatever it takes to protect our brave prison officers,' she said in a statement on Thursday. "I have asked for the review to report back promptly, and to leave no stone unturned so we can prevent such an incident ever happening again.' The review will consider whether the internal findings from the Abedi incident point to a need for changes in how extremist offenders are placed into separation centres. It will also assess the legal and operational framework underpinning these units, including whether the right balance is being struck between security and long-term offender management. The inquiry is expected to produce recommendations aimed at improving frontline safety and reducing the risk of similar attacks. Abedi, who was convicted over the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing which killed 22 people, was transferred from Frankland, in Durham, to Belmarsh prison in south-east London following the attack last month. Three prison officers were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident. The attack has triggered outrage among survivors and victims' families. Martin Hibbert, who was left with life-changing injuries, said in an open letter to the Justice Secretary that the incident represented a 'catastrophic failure' to protect both staff and the public. Families of five of those killed have also demanded Abedi be stripped of privileges and denied access to anything that could be used as a weapon. Prison Officers' Association chairman Mark Fairhurst, who will meet Ms Mahmood next week, said staff at Frankland were 'traumatised' and 'angry' about the incident. The latest announcement from the Justice Secretary comes days after Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly attacked a prison officer inside HMP Belmarsh. It is claimed the 18-year-old used a kettle in his cell to heat water up before pouring it on an officer.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
KC appointed to lead Abedi prison attack review
The government has appointed Jonathan Hall KC to lead a "prompt" review into how Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi was able to carry out a violent attack on four prison officers. Abedi, 28, who was jailed for life for helping his brother carry out the 2017 bombing, targeted staff at HMP Frankland last month with boiling oil and homemade weapons in a planned ambush. Mr Hall, who is the current Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, will chair the inquiry into the incident. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the review would examine the operation of separation centres - units designed to manage the most dangerous extremist prisoners - and whether they were fit for purpose. She said she would "do whatever it takes to protect our brave prison officers". "I have asked for the review to report back promptly, and to leave no stone unturned so we can prevent such an incident ever happening again," Mahmood said. The review will consider whether changes were needed in how extremist offenders are placed into separation centres. It will also assess whether the right balance is being struck between security and long-term offender management. The inquiry is expected to produce recommendations to improve safety and reduce the risk of similar attacks. Abedi was transferred from HMP Frankland, in Durham, to Belmarsh prison in south-east London following the attack, which left three officers with serious injuries, last month. Twenty-two people died in the Manchester Arena bombing, with hundreds more injured. The prison attack triggered outrage among survivors and victims' families. Martin Hibbert, who was left with life-changing injuries, said in an open letter to the justice secretary that the incident represented a "catastrophic failure" to protect both staff and the public. Families of five of those killed also demanded Abedi be stripped of privileges and denied access to anything that could be used as a weapon. Prison Officers' Association chairman Mark Fairhurst said staff at Frankland were "traumatised" and "angry". The justice secretary's announcement comes days after Southport killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly attacked a prison officer inside HMP Belmarsh. The officer had boiling water thrown over them. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer. Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers Tasers in prisons to be trialled after Abedi attack Review into body armour for prison staff after Abedi attack Ministry of Justice
Powys County Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Powys County Times
Government appoints KC to lead Abedi prison attack review
The Government has appointed Jonathan Hall KC to lead a review into how Manchester Arena plotter Hashem Abedi was able to carry out a violent attack on four prison officers. Mr Hall, who is the current Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, will chair the inquiry into the incident at HMP Frankland last month. Abedi targeted staff with boiling oil and homemade weapons in a planned ambush. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the review would examine the operation of separation centres – units designed to manage the most dangerous extremist prisoners – and whether they are fit for purpose. 'I will do whatever it takes to protect our brave prison officers,' she said in a statement on Thursday. 'I have asked for the review to report back promptly, and to leave no stone unturned so we can prevent such an incident ever happening again.' The review will consider whether the internal findings from the Abedi incident point to a need for changes in how extremist offenders are placed into separation centres. It will also assess the legal and operational framework underpinning these units, including whether the right balance is being struck between security and long-term offender management. The inquiry is expected to produce recommendations aimed at improving frontline safety and reducing the risk of similar attacks. Abedi, who was convicted over the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing which killed 22 people, was transferred from Frankland, in Durham, to Belmarsh prison in south-east London following the attack last month. Three prison officers were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident. The attack has triggered outrage among survivors and victims' families. Martin Hibbert, who was left with life-changing injuries, said in an open letter to the Justice Secretary that the incident represented a 'catastrophic failure' to protect both staff and the public. Families of five of those killed have also demanded Abedi be stripped of privileges and denied access to anything that could be used as a weapon. Prison Officers' Association chairman Mark Fairhurst, who will meet Ms Mahmood next week, said staff at Frankland were 'traumatised' and 'angry' about the incident. The latest announcement from the Justice Secretary comes days after Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly attacked a prison officer inside HMP Belmarsh.
South Wales Argus
15-05-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
Government appoints KC to lead Abedi prison attack review
Mr Hall, who is the current Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, will chair the inquiry into the incident at HMP Frankland last month. Abedi targeted staff with boiling oil and homemade weapons in a planned ambush. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the review would examine the operation of separation centres – units designed to manage the most dangerous extremist prisoners – and whether they are fit for purpose. 'I will do whatever it takes to protect our brave prison officers,' she said in a statement on Thursday. 'I have asked for the review to report back promptly, and to leave no stone unturned so we can prevent such an incident ever happening again.' Manchester Arena bomb plotter Hashem Abedi (GMP/PA) The review will consider whether the internal findings from the Abedi incident point to a need for changes in how extremist offenders are placed into separation centres. It will also assess the legal and operational framework underpinning these units, including whether the right balance is being struck between security and long-term offender management. The inquiry is expected to produce recommendations aimed at improving frontline safety and reducing the risk of similar attacks. Abedi, who was convicted over the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing which killed 22 people, was transferred from Frankland, in Durham, to Belmarsh prison in south-east London following the attack last month. Three prison officers were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident. The attack has triggered outrage among survivors and victims' families. Martin Hibbert, who was left with life-changing injuries, said in an open letter to the Justice Secretary that the incident represented a 'catastrophic failure' to protect both staff and the public. Families of five of those killed have also demanded Abedi be stripped of privileges and denied access to anything that could be used as a weapon. Prison Officers' Association chairman Mark Fairhurst, who will meet Ms Mahmood next week, said staff at Frankland were 'traumatised' and 'angry' about the incident. The latest announcement from the Justice Secretary comes days after Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly attacked a prison officer inside HMP Belmarsh. It is claimed the 18-year-old used a kettle in his cell to heat water up before pouring it on an officer.
Belfast Telegraph
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Belfast Telegraph
Government appoints KC to lead Abedi prison attack review
Mr Hall, who is the current Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Legislation, will chair the inquiry into the incident at HMP Frankland last month. Abedi targeted staff with boiling oil and homemade weapons in a planned ambush. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the review would examine the operation of separation centres – units designed to manage the most dangerous extremist prisoners – and whether they are fit for purpose. 'I will do whatever it takes to protect our brave prison officers,' she said in a statement on Thursday. 'I have asked for the review to report back promptly, and to leave no stone unturned so we can prevent such an incident ever happening again.' The review will consider whether the internal findings from the Abedi incident point to a need for changes in how extremist offenders are placed into separation centres. It will also assess the legal and operational framework underpinning these units, including whether the right balance is being struck between security and long-term offender management. The inquiry is expected to produce recommendations aimed at improving frontline safety and reducing the risk of similar attacks. Abedi, who was convicted over the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing which killed 22 people, was transferred from Frankland, in Durham, to Belmarsh prison in south-east London following the attack last month. Three prison officers were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident. The attack has triggered outrage among survivors and victims' families. Martin Hibbert, who was left with life-changing injuries, said in an open letter to the Justice Secretary that the incident represented a 'catastrophic failure' to protect both staff and the public. Families of five of those killed have also demanded Abedi be stripped of privileges and denied access to anything that could be used as a weapon. Prison Officers' Association chairman Mark Fairhurst, who will meet Ms Mahmood next week, said staff at Frankland were 'traumatised' and 'angry' about the incident. The latest announcement from the Justice Secretary comes days after Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana allegedly attacked a prison officer inside HMP Belmarsh. It is claimed the 18-year-old used a kettle in his cell to heat water up before pouring it on an officer.
