Action Alert – Kevan Thakrar
Source: Empty Cages Collective
Latest:
Kevan Thakrar has recently been moved to a different cell in the segregation wing with no warning or reason. They have put him on “riot gear unlock” which means that to leave his room he is forced to stand against the wall while he his searched and is escorted with four officers in full riot gear at all times.
The new cell he is in has no electricity or heating. The window is broken meaning it’s freezing. There is an open drain in the bottom of the floor making the room smell awful.
This is clear punishment for Kev’s resistance and demand for a transfer.
Please, please, please take 2 minutes to contact the prison and demand his transfer and the immediate move from this room (more below) and share information on his story
Background:
Kevan has been kept in solitary confinement for over 8 years. You can read more about his case here. The majority of this time, he has been inside the UK’s Close Supervision Centres – prisons within prisons. He was then moved to a segregation unit at HMP Long Lartin with even worse conditions.
Since being moved to HMP Long Lartin, with no explanation or justification, Kevan has been kept in solitary confinement in the segregation wing. He has been given no indication as to when he will be moved to general population, as segregation is not meant to be used indefinitely. All this, in spite of recommendations from a psychologist that he should be moved to general population.
As well as being deprived of human contact, Kevan’s visits have been unofficially restricted to a closed visit behind a screen. He has no hot water in his cell, and no toilet seat, lid or privacy screen.
For more information and the latest news on Kevan, visit the website or facebook page calling for justice for him.
What can I Do?
1. Please write to the governor at HMP Long Lartin the Independent Monitoring Board and HMIPS asking Kevan to be moved to general population.
Actions to Take:
Contact the Governor of HMP Long Lartin Governor Clare Pearson (see a template below):
Write – South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8TZ
Email – Clare.Pearson@hmps.gsi.gov.uk
Call – 01386 295 100
Fax – 01386 295 101
2. Contact the Independent Monitoring Board and ask them to investigate Kevan’s treatment. Call 020 3334 3265 – If they ask, Kevan has submitted a form in his prison but needs more support and action.
3. Contact the Inspectorate of Prisons:
Write – HM Inspectorate of Prisons, Clive House, 5th Floor, 70 Petty France, London, SW1H 9EX
E-mail – hmiprisons.enquiries@hmiprisons.gsi.gov.uk
4. Write to Kevan! He needs your support and solidarity. Send letters to:
Kevan Thakrar, A4907AE, HMP Long Lartin, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8TZ
You can also use emailaprisoner.com
Example letter template to authorities:
Re: Kevan Thakrar A4907AE
To whom it may concern,
I am writing to you urgently, regarding the aforementioned inmate, Kevan Thakrar. I am asking you to make immediate plans for Kevan to be transferred to general population.
I am concerned about the ongoing treatment of Kevan, who has been kept in solitary confinement for over 8 years. The majority has been inside the UK’s Close Supervision Centres – prisons within prisons. He has now been moved to a segregation unit at HMP Long Lartin that has even worse conditions.
Since being moved to HMP Long Lartin, with no explanation or justification, Kevan has been kept in solitary confinement. He has been given no indication as to when he will be moved to general population, as segregation is not meant to be used indefinitely. All this, in spite of recommendations from a psychologist that he should be moved to general population.
As well as being deprived of human contact, Kevan’s visits have been unofficially restricted to a closed visit behind a screen. He has no hot water in his cell, and no toilet seat, lid or privacy screen.
I look forward to your response,
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