Alex McCrory ✒ The introduction of new visiting arrangements for political prisoners in Maghaberry is the straw that broke the camel's back.Unless the decision is reversed, we are looking at a renewed round of protest inside the jail. Once the cells doors are slammed shut, who knows when they will open again. Protests are easy to start but notoriously difficult to end. Both sides become entrenched in their respective positions, making escalation inevitable. Where it will end is anyone's guess.
It is not to late to pull back from the brink. Structures exist to facilitate constructive engagement between both sides to the dispute. Resolution is preferable to conflict which will only serve to increase tensions inside and outside. Who's interest does this serve?
It is not to late to pull back from the brink. Structures exist to facilitate constructive engagement between both sides to the dispute. Resolution is preferable to conflict which will only serve to increase tensions inside and outside. Who's interest does this serve?
Political prisoners have not had physical contact with their families for over two years now. Children are missing their fathers, wives their husbands, and mothers their sons. The situation is intolerable. An indifferent administration must be made to realise the real human suffering being caused by it's unnecessary interference with familial relations. Political prisoners have one simple request which is to have pre-Covid visits reinstated as soon as possible. Nothing less will do.
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| Alec McCrory is a former blanketman. |
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