B4U India:  In UK, foreign criminals awaiting deportation have plasma TVs, Nintendo games

In UK, foreign criminals awaiting deportation have plasma TVs, Nintendo games
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ANI India on 04 February, 2008 01:30:00
 
In a development that could send shivers down the spines of most Britons, a new
report has revealed that at least three criminals are freed from jail every
hour to ease overcrowding in the country's prisons.
A row has also broken out over dangerous foreign criminals, including killers
and rapists, reportedly enjoying a host of lavish perks while they await
deportation.
According to The Sun, their taxpayer-funded comforts include giant plasma
television sets, nintendo Wii game consoles; a music room with expensive gear
and cash rewards for playing football.
The tabloid also reveals that detainees can even buy goods at a store inside
the centre  and have them hand-delivered to their cells by prison staff.
Mark Wallace, of the Taxpayers Alliance, said: Its a disgrace. Taxpayers are
funding a lavish lifestyle for people who should not even be in this country.
Shadow Immigration Minister Damian Green said: Detention centres should be
civilised and humane, but not luxurious.
One senior official told The Sun: There are plasma TVs in some cells  and
48in ones in the communal areas.  Immigration Minister Liam Byrne said last
night: We are always under pressure from HM Government inspectors to provide
improved constructive activities." (ANI)