The Department of Justice in Northern Ireland has quashed claims of animal neglect in Magilligan prison in Co. Derry.
Claims were made regarding inadequate care, unsuitable housing, inappropriate handling, and a lack of transparency into their on site support dog’s origins.
A welfare check was carried out by officers from Mid & East Antrim Borough Council, which found Bailey to be in excellent health.
A spokesperson from the Department of Justice says it was disappointing that these claims were repeated without verification and that the Prison Service takes its duty of care for animals’ safety and well-being very seriously.
