Jack Straw apologises after 200 Muslim prisoners are given ham sandwiches during Ramadan
Muslim prisoners who were offered ham sandwiches during the holy month of Ramadan have received a letter of apology from the Government.
Officials said sorry to the 200 Muslim inmates of HMP Leeds believed to have been offered the meat, which is forbidden by Islam.
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Justice Minister Jack Straw has apologised after 200 muslim prison inmates were offered ham sandwiches
Jack Straw said in a letter that a "regrettable administrative error" led to the blunder and apologised for any offence caused to the Muslim community.
The Justice Secretary has ordered staff at the category B facility to be more diligent and prison officers will be re-trained to consider inmates' cultural and religious needs.
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Muslim prisoners were outraged after being offered the sandwiches, which are forbidden by Islam
In October last year the sandwiches were on a menu created for the festival, which requires Muslims to fast in daylight.
A complaint from a city councillor to local Labour MP Hilary Benn led Mr Straw to send the personally signed letter to Mr Benn.
