Home Office
7th Floor
50, Queen Anne’s Gate
London SW1H 9AT
 

To Whom it May Concern;

I am writing  in regards to John Paul Hannan, an Irish prisoner who is currently serving a 16-Year sentence at Whitemoor Prison.

It is my understanding that Mr. Hannan has requested transfer to Maghaberry Prison in Ireland, where he can be closer to his family and loved ones.  I understand that the normal procedures in his transfer request have been followed, with papers being sent from the Home Office in London to the Prisons Service in the North of Ireland, asking if Maghaberry will accept Mr. Hannan. 

I am aware that Maghaberry Prison has since returned the transfer paperwork to the Home Office, stating that there is no problem with Mr. Hannan being sent home and that Maghaberry Prison will welcome him. 

I am writing today, then, to enquire why the transfer of Mr. Hannan has been subsequently delayed and postponed, seeing that the Home Office has received all paperwork agreeing to the transfer some time ago.

I am concerned because it appears that Mr. Hannan’s legal right to be transferred to a prison closer to his home, is being disregarded or overlooked for some reason.  I am curious at the delay because the authorities at Maghaberry have already agreed to the transfer, and have stated that they will welcome Mr. Hannan there.  I am therefore unclear on why this transfer has been postponed and delayed by the Home Office for so long.

Please advise;

Sincerely 

(YOUR NAME/LOCATION HERE)