August 18, 2007

Irish Law Bans Mobile Use by Prisoners

Three men have each been handed down a one-month jail term for the unlawful use of a mobile phone while in prison, reports Belfast Telegraph via Irish Law Bans Mobile Use by Prisoners.

"They are the first to be sentenced for this offence, which was brought in under the Prisons Act 2007 this year.

The legislation was brought in on May 1st, making the possession or use of a phone by inmates a criminal offence."

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