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Fireworks thrown into Maghaberry
It has emerged that fireworks were thrown into Maghaberry Prison during a republican 24 hour protest.
Sunday 27th November 2011
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Full body searches 'necessary for safety'
The NI Prison Service has defended its decision to continue with full-body searches at Maghaberry, despite a 24-hour vigil being held on behalf of Republican prisoners.
Friday 25th November 2011
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Republican prisoner moved to hospital 
A republican prisoner who has been at the centre of a campaign to get him released from jail has been moved to an outside hospital in Belfast.
Tuesday 9th August 2011
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Dirty protestors' in legal challenge
Two prisoners involved in a dirty protest at Maghaberry Jail have won High Court permission to challenge the denial of legal and family visits.
Monday 25th July 2011
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Prisoner's partner starts hunger strike
The partner of a seriously ill Maghaberry prisoner says she will not give up her hunger strike until Brendan Lillis is released.
Friday 22nd July 2011
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Maghaberry prisoner mistakenly released
A prisoner who was jailed for assault with an offensive weapon has been wrongly released from Maghaberry Prison.
Monday 27th June 2011
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On-the-run prisoner back behind bars
A convicted prisoner, who was accidentally released from custody last year, has been caught by police.
Friday 11th February 2011
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Union chief defends prison searches
Not everything can be found in searches, the head of the Prison Officers' Association has admitted after UTV exclusively revealed a prisoner was caught downloading pornography, including images of children.
Friday 28th January 2011
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Records 'falsified' over prisoner death
Maghaberry Prison has come in for more scathing criticism following the publication of the Prison Ombudsman's Report into the death of a prisoner in custody.
Wednesday 8th December 2010
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£700k deal to end prison protest
It will cost close to £700,000 to make the changes to Maghaberry prison agreed with dissident republican inmates in order to end their dirty protest.
Friday 19th November 2010
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Magilligan hygiene slammed in report
Inspectors have lambasted poor hygiene standards at Magilligan prison, but report that progress has been made.
Monday 13th September 2010
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Rape accused prisoner 'critical'
It is believed a man charged with raping a Ballymena pensioner has tried to take his life in prison.
Saturday 21st August 2010
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Jail talks try to end dirty protest
Talks are underway to try to end a so-called 'dirty protest' by republican prisoners at Maghaberry jail, Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has said.
Friday 6th August 2010
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Prisoners throw urine in dirty protest
Protective clothing has been given to prison officers working at Maghaberry jail after urine was thrown at them by inmates during a "dirty protest."
Friday 30th July 2010
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Prisons boss to leave post
Robin Masefield, the Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, will leave his post by the end of this year.
Thursday 17th June 2010
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Crumlin Road Gaol set for restoration
A £2.5m scheme to restore part of the Crumlin Road Gaol is to begin in August.
Monday 14th June 2010
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Poor healthcare led to inmate death
Health standards at a Northern Ireland jail have been criticised following a report into the death of a prisoner who caught legionnaires' disease.
Tuesday 8th June 2010
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Republican prisoner ends hunger strike
A dissident republican prisoner in Maghaberry has agreed to come off a 42-day hunger strike.
Tuesday 25th May 2010
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Magilligan inmate died from overdose
A prisoner died from a drugs overdose after allegedly smuggling tablets into Magilligan jail from home leave, a report has revealed.
Thursday 20th May 2010
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Panel to hear prison officer appeals
An independent panel is to be appointed to hear appeals from Northern Ireland prison staff disciplined after an inmate took his own life while under their care.
Monday 26th April 2010
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